Russia Rethinks Its Central Asia Strategy
Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia's foreign policy establishment is rethinking the concept of empire. In the case of Moscow's approach towards Central Asia, ideas about territorial domination no longer play a significant role in the formulation of strategy, according to a source with access to Russia's policy-making mechanisms.
Visiting Iran, Putin Has Warning For U.S.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin met his Iranian counterpart Tuesday and implicitly warned the U.S. not to use a former Soviet republic to stage an attack on Iran. He also said nations shouldn't pursue oil pipeline projects in the area if they weren't backed by regional powers.
IMF reform gives Brazil, Russia, India, China more voice
Formal approval of long-discussed reform of the International Monetary Fund increases the weight of Brazil, Russia, India and China on the executive board
Azerbaijani Minister: Azerbaijan ready to share its experience in oil sector with Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan may consider possibility of creating a joint venture producing oil and gas equipment in Kazakhstan, the Azerbaijani Industry and Energy Minister Natig Aliyev said in an interview with Trend on the results of the Azerbaijani-Kazakh intergovernmental commission's seventh meeting held in Astana.
Bulgaria, Russia Start First Tender for South Stream
The Bulgarian Energy Holding and Gazprom have announced the start of a tender to select a company to carry out a preliminary investment study for the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline on Bulgarian territory.
Obama to Visit India, and Both Sides Hope to Expand Ties
As President Obama pays his first visit to India this weekend, he may want to take his lead from Mary Kay.
Midterms 2010: Barack Obama calls on Senate to approve Russian nuclear deal
Barack Obama has called on the Senate to approve a landmark nuclear weapons deal with Russia before a newly elected crop of Republicans take office in January.
Russia flexes muscles over island spat with Japan
Dmitry Medvedev's visit to a disputed Pacific island, despite strong objections from Japan, seemed intended both to stamp Russia's authority in Asia and to strengthen the Russian president at home.
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