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Russia Showcases Nuclear Capabilities

11.03.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: On October 22, Russia conducted its annual strategic nuclear forces exercise, coinciding with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO’s) “Steadfast Noon” drills, which...

China Exploiting Russian Weakness in Arctic–and Moscow Has Reason to Worry

06.26.2025 Paul Goble

New Security Arrangements Between Moscow and Minsk Cement Russia’s Influence (Part 2)

06.26.2025 Alexander Taranov

Executive Summary: Colonel General Alexander Chaiko has been appointed the new commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces, replacing Viktor Afzalov. Chaiko is a ground forces...

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PLA Reshapes Military Theory Development System for Future Warfare

05.15.2026 K. Tristan Tang

Executive Summary: In March, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Regulations on Military Theory Work officially took effect. The regulations fundamentally reshape the Chinese military theory...

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Central Asia Diversifies and Indigenizes Defense Procurement to Limit Reliance on Moscow

05.14.2026 Bradley Jardine

Executive Summary: On January 13, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans to revise Uzbekistan’s 2018 Defense Doctrine, signaling a major modernization shift centered on artificial...

Publication Central Asia

Kazakhstan Now Building More Powerful Drone-Based Army

05.14.2026 Paul Goble

Executive Summary: Kazakhstan—which already has the strongest army in Central Asia—has committed itself to a two-year program of military modernization to be in a position...

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