Russian Energy and Foreign Policy Timeline

May 28 2013
Russia's Strategic Search for Natural Gas Storage
Russia's Strategic Search for Natural Gas Storage
Natural gas storage facilities are significant to Russia's position in Europe's energy markets.
May 16 2013
Russia, Vietnam: Strategic Relations Gather Momentum
Moscow and Hanoi have several mutual interests that contribute to their strengthening relationship.
May 09 2013
Persistent Political Uncertainty in Bulgaria
The crisis could worsen social discontent and complicate collaboration with the European Union and Russia.
May 01 2013
Russia's Increasing Energy Role In Asia
Russia's Increasing Energy Role In Asia
Japan and Russia share one primary area of interest: energy.
Apr 29 2013
The Russo-Japanese Islands Dispute
The Russo-Japanese Islands Dispute
The territorial dispute over an island chain has contributed to poor relations between the two countries.
Apr 29 2013
In Tajikistan, Threats of Instability Ahead of Elections
In Tajikistan, Threats of Instability Ahead of Elections
Longtime President Emomali Rakhmon is facing challenges from inside the country and out.
Apr 26 2013
Russia, Japan: A Pragmatic Warming of Relations
Mutual economic and energy interests have led Japan and Russia to put aside a long-standing dispute.
Apr 24 2013
The Nord Stream Pipeline's Possible Expansions
The Nord Stream Pipeline's Possible Expansions
If completed, these projects would bring large amounts of Russian natural gas to Western Europe at a time when regional supplies are in decline.
Apr 24 2013
Russia and Belarus Step Up Security Cooperation
Russia and Belarus Step Up Security Cooperation
Moscow and Minsk are making efforts to counter security cooperation among the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Apr 24 2013
Japanese Nationalism and Shifting Policies
Popular nationalism has emerged as a response to two decades of socioeconomic malaise and a shifting international environment.
Apr 15 2013
A Possible Nord Stream Expansion
Russia is trying to protect its interests in Europe by expanding its energy infrastructure.
Apr 09 2013
A Potential New Route for Russian Natural Gas
A new pipeline project, if completed, could lessen Ukraine's leverage with Russia.

Overview

Since 2003, the Kremlin has aggressively reconsolidated state control over its energy sector and demonstrated an increased willingness to use energy as a tool to influence countries that depend on its resources. Many of those countries have attempted to diversify from Russian energy dependence, but Moscow continues to hold considerable influence.

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