The Fight for Russia’s Borderlands

Uzbekistan is leaving behind years of isolationist foreign policy, spurring major powers such as Russia to gain an interest in greater security cooperation.

Low energy prices and sanctions have forced Russia to reduce its defense budget, but that doesn't mean the country is done modernizing its military.

Opposition leader Nikol Pashinian’s bid to become prime minister has failed, ushering in a week of uncertainty and continued demonstrations before a new vote will be held.

Armenia will remain allies with Russia regardless of who is in power, but the demonstrations are still a cause for concern in Moscow.

Armenia's parliament has appointed former President Serzh Sarkisian as prime minister, sparking protests, clashes with police and calls for revolution. This isn't the first time Sarkisian has faced this type of opposition, though.

Beyond questions of whether Russia’s recent elections were fair or if opposition candidates were allowed the opportunity to campaign in earnest, the interesting question for Stratfor analysts is what comes next. We discuss in the latest Stratfor Podcast.

With the country's third-largest bank teetering on the edge of insolvency and corruption accusations dogging its central banking chief, Russia stands ready to exploit any financial or political fallout.

A series of events over the next few months could make it clear whether a deal over U.N. peacekeeper intervention will gain traction.

Although Kiev plans to resume importing Russian energy in March, it is doing so on its own terms as Moscow's influence over it fades.