The Russian military reforms are clearly incomplete.
Richard Weitz looks at US-Chinese economic rivalry in the Pacific.
It is clear that Iran is navigating the international community towards a nuclear future, and not just in the civilian energy sector.
But will be the impact of the growing Muslim population on the future of the Russian military?
The Arab Spring has been replaced by regional confrontation.
The Russians see South Korea as a potentially important economic partner.
Richard Weitz continues his look at Russian Far Eastern policy.
Richard Weitz looks at evolving Russian economic relationship with North Korea.