Assessments Dec 2, 2019 | 10:00 GMTDec 2, 2019
Russia's economy has plateaued, and the Kremlin must find ways to spur growth or else face increasing internal instability and limited international influence.
Russia's Internal Struggle
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On Security Nov 26, 2019 | 09:00 GMTNov 26, 2019
As it seeks to counter U.S. interests in Latin America, Russia is turning to an old playbook. But instead of arming Marxist groups with weapons, this time Moscow's arming anti-government protesters with rhetoric.
Podcasts Nov 15, 2019 | 17:00 GMTNov 15, 2019
Join us for an engaging conversation with Artyom Lukin, an associate professor at Russia's Far Eastern Federal University, as he explains how Russia and China's escalating rivalry with the United States is bringing the two Asian juggernauts closer together.
Assessments Nov 6, 2019 | 10:30 GMTNov 6, 2019
Russia's high hopes of developing energy and infrastructure in the far north are meeting some cold, hard realities.
Assessments Oct 24, 2019 | 17:22 GMTOct 24, 2019
While the 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.
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
