Russia pivot to Asia

A decade after Russia’s “Asia pivot,” Moscow is embroiled in a war in Europe. Where do Russia’s relationships in Asia now stand?

The consistency and reliability of Asian buyers of Russian oil, LNG, and coal are the most important factor granting Moscow strategic space in the face of Western mobilization.

Russia’s new maritime doctrine gives increasing importance to the Pacific and the Arctic.

“Russia has ‘pivoted’ to itself, as a major independent player, with China its key strategic partner.”

The latest border clash between China and India highlights that Russia’s dream for the trilateral grouping has always been doomed to failure.

Russia’s pivot to Asia is instrumental for offsetting Western sanctions.

What does Russia have to offer Asia?

What makes the China-Russia relationship tick?

The first of a series of exercises kicked off this week.

Russia's 'pivot to Asia' has failed to deliver, but is not necessarily an unmitigated disaster.