Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China
Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.
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Kurdish Independence Would Reverberate Across Region
Independence for the Kurds could destabilize Iraq’s neighbors and upset long-standing alliances.
Timing Ideal for Iraq’s Kurds to Declare Independence
Regional factors have arrayed in the Kurds’ favor. Things might not stay the same for long.
Belarus Caught Between EU and Russia
Belarus is torn between the positive implications of the EU lifting sanctions and the effects of Russia’s economic crisis.