Russia is using increased energy export duties to pressure Tajikistan to allow an expanded Russian security presence in the Central Asian country. (With STRATFOR map)
A return to a strong presidency in Kyrgyzstan would be unlikely to resolve the country's deep internal divisions and could create larger problems for the government and for Russia.
A protest in a small town in Tajikistan, along with other simmering discontent in the region, could lead to increased tensions in the country. (With STRATFOR map)
A series of events from Central Europe to Asia this week showed that Russia's attempts to undermine U.S. control over Europe's security institutions are bearing fruit.
This is the third installment in a three-part series on the origin and future of the Caucasus Emirate, a consolidation of anti-Russian rebels into a single, Pan-Muslim resistance in the region.
This is the second installment in a three-part series on the origin and future of the Caucasus Emirate, a consolidation of anti-Russian rebels into a single, Pan-Muslim resistance in the region.
