Malfunctions further delay Russian turnover of Indian carrier;
Pak tests nuclear capable missile, India follows suit;
India steps up defense cooperation with the Maldives;
China, INdia among participants in Sri Lankan MIlitary exercises;
US cuts back on joint military operations with Afghans
Riyadh takes Beijing to task over Syria;
China to take over Gwadar port after all
With Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to expel the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, from his country, perhaps Washington can finally set aside its ill-founded belief -- through presidencies of both parties -- that U.S. leaders can build productive ties to Moscow's strongman.
Russia's not budging in the Middle East;
Opposition activist ousted from parliament
Afghanistan secures access to major seaport in Iran;
India, Tajikistan agree to strategic partnership;
China, India resume military exercises