Azerbaijan has been able to maintain relative independence from Moscow due to its oil and natural gas resources.

Stratfor Eurasia Analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the dynamics of Russia's plan to form a Eurasian Union and reactions of the United States to Moscow's goals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a diplomatic campaign aimed at Russia's key foreign partners.

Stratfor explains how Russia's diversifying population coupled with a proportional increase in the post-Soviet era population will pose the greatest challenge to the government.

A history of territorial expansion has left Moscow with the challenge of ruling a diverse and divided population.

Russia is reassessing its relationships with many countries in the Middle East and South Asia.

The persistence of water competition in Central Asia has already increased regional tensions and could eventually escalate to armed conflict if the situation goes unaddressed.

Stratfor Europe Analyst Christoph Helbling examines how budget negotiations will affect countries on the periphery of the European Union, especially regarding agriculture and infrastructure.

Two proposed hydropower dam projects could create conflict in Central Asia.

State-run energy giant Gazprom finalized a deal to make Hungary the final transit state for Russian natural gas before arriving at Italian or Austrian natural gas distribution centers.