Former Soviet Union Analysis

In Azerbaijan, a Winner Picked in Pipeline Competition Read more: In Azerbaijan, a Winner Picked in Pipeline Competition

In Azerbaijan, a Winner Picked in Pipeline Competition

The choice of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline over the Nabucco West project demonstrates Russia's continued influence in European energy markets.
Jun 27, 2013 | 05:30 GMT
China's Space Program Tries to Catch Up

China's Space Program Tries to Catch Up

China is behind when it comes to exploring and potentially developing the next frontier.
Jun 26, 2013 | 06:00 GMT
Russia After Putin

Russia After Putin: An Uncertain Future

Part 3 of this special series examines how history is replete with examples of Russian leadership transition plans collapsing into chaos.
Jun 26, 2013 | 05:48 GMT

In the Caucasus, Russia Secures Its Position by Exploiting Regional Tensions

Moscow wants to make Azerbaijan and Armenia remain at odds over the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.
Jun 26, 2013 | 05:19 GMT
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan

Why Cold War Presidents Were Better

Ideology and philosophy mattered, but only if they were combined with geography.
Jun 26, 2013 | 05:01 GMT
Russia After Putin

Russia After Putin: The Demographic Challenge

Part 2 of this special series examines the fundamental shifts that will test the Kremlin's ability to maintain stability over the long term.
Jun 25, 2013 | 07:37 GMT
Russia: Competition Intensifies Ahead of a East Asian Energy Strategy

Russia: Competition Intensifies Ahead of an East Asian Energy Strategy

Moscow is diversifying its energy export markets.
Jun 25, 2013 | 05:01 GMT
Russia After Putin

Russia After Putin: Inherent Leadership Struggles

Part 1 of this special series explores the succession problems created by a power balance with layers whose collective loyalty is ultimately to a single figure at the apex.
Jun 24, 2013 | 05:30 GMT

Pages

Get our free weekly Intelligence Reports

Join over 350,000 readers on our free intel reports list.

We will never sell or share your email address or information with anyone.

Editor's Choice

Fourth Quarter Forecast 2013

Fourth Quarter Forecast 2013

The PC16: Identifying China's Successors

Understanding What Went Wrong in Benghazi