When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, some speculated that the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) would turn away from their old imperial overlord. After all, Vladimir Putin’s revanchist ...
The Britain-Russia rivalry is one of the most enduring contests in modern history, yet it is rarely recognized as such. From imperial skirmishes in Central Asia to Cold War standoffs in Europe, the ...
Is Russian President Vladimir Putin up to something big in Afghanistan? Apparently, yes. Recent developments indicate that Putin’s policy towards Afghanistan and Central Asia is realigning its ...
In 2022, Dr. Janko Šćepanović of the Shanghai International Studies University wrote “The Sheriff and the Banker: Russia and China in Central Asia,” where he described the dynamic between China and ...
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea is urging military planners to rethink how they view East Asia — literally.
Russia acknowledges the increasing US economic involvement in Central Asia, particularly through the Middle Corridor trade route, while downplaying China's role. The US is actively fostering economic ...