Assessments Sep 25, 2019 | 09:30 GMTSep 25, 2019
While next month's Africa summit in Sochi could yield more pragmatic arms and infrastructure agreements, Moscow's tight budget will limit its ability to woo African countries with money alone.
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Assessments Sep 11, 2019 | 09:00 GMTSep 11, 2019
Moscow and Beijing are increasing their security ties in tandem with mounting U.S. pressure. But their partnership can only go so far before the two neighboring powers’ own interests inevitably get in the way.
On Geopolitics Sep 5, 2019 | 09:15 GMTSep 5, 2019
The world's northernmost frontier has taken on a renewed significance for the countries that have the most to lose, and gain, from the Arctic's melting ice and shifting political order.
By Rodger Baker
Assessments Aug 14, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 14, 2019
In the face of mounting sanctions, Moscow has battened down the hatches of the Russian economy. But such a cautious approach risks stagnating the country's financial future.
Guidance Aug 1, 2019 | 21:45 GMTAug 1, 2019
Moscow's ruling party could face unprecedented losses in the country’s regional elections in September if the recent wave of anti-government protests continues to grow in size, scope and fervor.
On Geopolitics Aug 1, 2019 | 09:00 GMTAug 1, 2019
The Arctic's shifting climate has the potential to unlock a host of untapped energy and mineral reserves for Moscow -- and with it, new revenue streams and security risks borne of China's encroaching presence in the region.
By Rodger Baker
Assessments Jul 29, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 29, 2019
While Russia cannot escape its negative demographic trends, if positive early figures from 2019 on migration are sustained, it can at least reduce the damage.
Snapshots Jul 10, 2019 | 21:37 GMTJul 10, 2019
In its pursuit of 'technological sovereignty,' the Russian government has inked several agreements with state-owned enterprises to beef up the country’s emerging tech sectors.
Snapshots May 30, 2019 | 22:12 GMTMay 30, 2019
The top U.S. defense official has accused Russia of violating the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, setting up the possibility of an eventual withdrawal that would significantly escalate the global arms race.
Assessments May 27, 2019 | 09:00 GMTMay 27, 2019
Russia's demographic downturn is a surprise to no one -- although the sheer extent of the problem might be.
