There are four countries Russia must have under control in order to become a major power again -- and three of them are already in the Russian fold. (With STRATFOR maps and interactive graphic) [more]
Russia wants to consolidate its control over key Eurasian states -- but how far is it willing and able to go? (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]
The secretary-general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization has suggested that Russia's nuclear umbrella has been extended to the alliance. [more]