The crisis could worsen social discontent and complicate collaboration with the European Union and Russia.

The deputy prime minister's departure signals intensified power struggles in the Kremlin.

The country's divisions will preclude meaningful integration with any bloc, whether European or Russian.

A recent deal with a Japanese-French consortium will yield important short-term benefits for all involved.

Stockholm is considering spending more money on the military.

Longtime President Emomali Rakhmon is facing challenges from inside the country and out.

Mutual economic and energy interests have led Japan and Russia to put aside a long-standing dispute.

Moscow and Minsk are making efforts to counter security cooperation among the Nordic and Baltic countries.

The past week's events have revived security worries ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Despite being amateurs, these militants clearly still pose a threat.