<p>Eurasia is the world&rsquo;s most expansive region. It connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. Forming the borders of this massive tract of land are the Northern European Plain, the Carpathian Mountains, the Southern Caucasus Mountains, the Tien Shan Mountains and Siberia. At the heart of Eurasia is Russia, a country that throughout history has tried, to varying degrees of success, to extend its influence to Eurasia&rsquo;s farthest reaches &mdash; a strategy meant to insulate it from outside powers. But this strategy necessarily creates conflict throughout Russia&rsquo;s borderlands, putting Eurasia a near constant state of instability.</p>

Eurasia connects the East to the West, forming a land bridge that borders Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia. 

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In the lead-up to the October presidential election and referendum on Moldova's EU integration, Moscow and its Moldovan political allies will step up their efforts to destabilize the country's pro-European government.

In Moldova, Two Key Votes Portend More Pro-Russian Political Agitation

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Reassessing Russia's Ability To Finance Its War in Ukraine

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What Ukraine's Mobilization Law Will Mean for the War With Russia

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As U.S. troops likely prepare to leave Niger, alternative partners ready themselves to fill the void.

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Essential Geopolitics: Implications of the Moscow Terrorist Attack

A law enforcement officer patrols the scene of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 23, 2024. 

Russia's prioritization of the war in Ukraine will make it wary of overextending as it addresses the ISKP threat on its southern frontier, meaning that the threat of future attacks emanating from Central Asia will persist.

How Russia Will -- and Won't -- Respond to the Moscow Terror Attack

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Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following a shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, Russia, on March 22, 2024. 

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What To Make of the Deadly Terrorist Attack in Moscow

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With the election now behind him, Putin is expected to enact controversial tax increases to help finance his war in Ukraine, as well as reshuffle his government as part of preparations for his eventual succession. 

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U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel that passed through the Senate in a 79-18 vote with allocations to replenish Israel's missile defense systems and augment humanitarian support to Gaza, The New York Times reported on April 24.

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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said the United Kingdom is considering possible new outbound investment and export restrictions on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, cryogenic equipment and facial recognition technology due to potential security risks tied to technology transfers to adversarial countries such as Russia and China, Bloomberg reported on April 18.

U.K., China: London Considers New Restrictions on Emerging Tech Over Security Risks

According to Chinese customs data, China's exports to Russia fell almost 16% in March from a year earlier, marking the first year-over-year decline since 2022, Bloomberg reported on April 17. 

Russia, China: Chinese Exports to Russia Fall for First Time Since 2022 Amid Payment Issues

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Ukraine, U.S.: House Passes $60B Ukraine Support Package

U.K., China: London Considers New Restrictions on Emerging Tech Over Security Risks

Russia, China: Chinese Exports to Russia Fall for First Time Since 2022 Amid Payment Issues

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