Section: The Diplomat (Japan)
Paul Manafort and the Kyrgyz Connection
Who says a corruption scandal is ever really over? An old Kyrgyz banking scandal shows up in Manafort’s Ukraine dealings. …read more Source: The...
Crimea: When Is an Annexation Not Actually an Annexation?
Three years ago, Russia formally annexed Crimea, citing a flawed referendum. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine and Pakistan Move Forward With Armor Deal
Ukraine will supply tanks sights and overhaul the Pakistan Army’s fleet of T-80UD MBTs as part of a bilateral agreement. …read more Source: The...
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. No so on the issue of Crimea. …read more Source: The...
Will Trump Recognize Russian Annexation of Crimea?
It would be a break from Washington’s stated policy of non-recognition. …read more Source: The...
Malaysia, Ukraine Eye Closer Defense Ties
The two countries will set up a joint commission to expand military-technical cooperation. …read more Source: The...
Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis
Crises come and go, but Russia-Kazakhstan remain fast friends. …read more Source: The...
Kazakh-Ukraine Trade Crashes
143 train cars, blocked at the Ukraine-Russia border, explain why. …read more Source: The...
Thailand, Ukraine Eye Deeper Defense Ties
Countries discuss defense industry collaboration and co-production of military equipment. …read more Source: The...
Russia’s Surging Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Russia’s new developments in electronic warfare are on display in Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: The...
