The China-Russia Gas Conflict
12/13/2012
The most serious impediment to large deliveries of Russian natural gas to China is the underdeveloped transportation infrastructure connecting the two countries.
A Shift from Europe in Russian Energy Policy?
12/04/2012
If Russian energy policy were to shift from Europe as a key market, the obvious focus would be China.
Russia and DPRK Proliferation Issues: Positioning for Influence
12/02/2012
Russia finds ways to augment its influence in a divided Korea situation.
Assessing Russia’s Military Reforms: A Bridge Too Far?
11/25/2012
The Russian military reforms are clearly incomplete.
The Focus of Russian Military Means
11/21/2012
The Russian military effort still sees the West as a major competitor which requires forces to contain the West.
Who is the Russian Military? Muslims, Conscripts and Professionals
11/20/2012
But will be the impact of the growing Muslim population on the future of the Russian military?
Russian-ROK Economic Ties
11/18/2012
The Russians see South Korea as a potentially important economic partner.
Russia and DPRK Proliferation Issues: Goals and Strategy
11/17/2012
Richard Weitz continues his look at Russian Far Eastern policy.