Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1757
Pre-gaming the Putin presidency;
Suppressing the vote, in more ways than one
Pre-gaming the Putin presidency;
Suppressing the vote, in more ways than one
Is China finally coming around on Iran? For years, Beijing's steady backing has helped the Iranian regime frustrate international efforts to isolate and penalize it for its nuclear ambitions. This month, however, there are heartening signs that China is reassessing its longstanding strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic.
United Russia under fire;
Moscow in the driver's seat in Minsk
Earlier today, President Obama unveiled a revamped national military strategy in a major address at the Pentagon. While the full details of the strategy—dubbed “Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense”—have yet to be disclosed, early reports offer some important insights into the Administration’s evolving national security and defense priorities.
Equipment quality, personnel problems plague Russia's military;
The Eurasian Economic Union inches forward