The Economist

Russian exiles are making a mark in the Caucasus and Central Asia

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 Diplomat

Ian Storey on Russia’s Turn to Southeast Asia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, May 14, 2025. Credit: Sadiq Asyraf/Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia Over ...
The Diplomat

The Endless Game: How Britain and Russia Are Shaping Asia’s Frontlines

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 ...
The New York Times

How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order. By Keith Bradsher and Anatoly Kurmanaev Keith ...