China Reform Monitor: No. 1173
Backlash after Russia leases more land to China in Siberia;
Turkey irked by Chinese assaults on religious freedom in Xinjiang
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Not Mr. Popularity
As Vladimir Putin's international image continues to decline, his domestic popularity has, paradoxically, reached an all-time high. The most recent poll by the Moscow-based Levada Center reports a staggering 89 percent approval rating for the Russian president, in spite of a stumbling economy, declining living standards, rampant corruption and deepening international isolation.
China Reform Monitor: No. 1172
China muzzles media amid economic crisis;
Controversial China oil rig returns to South China Sea
South Asia Security Monitor: No. 373
India, Pak to join SCO;
U.S. drone strikes kill in IN leaders;
India to supply more power to Bangladesh;
Modi, Sharif meet after a year;
India abstains on UN HRC vote concerning Gaza
Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1990
Abuses, impunity in Crimea;
The Islamic State comes to Russia