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Conflict in the South China Sea and India’s interests

May 16, 2012 Boris Volkhonsky, The Voice of Russia
Russian indologist expresses his view on India's participation in territorial conflict between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea

Making borders irrelevant in South Asia

May 10, 2012 D. Aurobinda Mahapatra, specially for RIR
The colonial policy of divide and rule has led to creating rigid borders in South Asia. But in an increasingly globalised world making borders flexible is a key to successful regional integration

The great game comes to Bangladesh

May 3, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar, specially for RIR
Hillary Clinton visit to Dhaka intrigues Bangladeshi observers. But the most interesting thing here is the strategic coordination that takes place between Washington and New Delhi in relation to Bangladesh

Southeast Asia is ‘major source’ of fake goods in Russia

April 20, 2012 RIA Novosti
Southeast Asian nations and post-Soviet countries are key suppliers of fake goods to the Russian market, the head of the Main Administration for Combating Economic Crimes said on Wednesday.

Finam to open offices in China, India, Thailand, Philippines

March 27, 2012 Anton Verzhbitsky, RBC Daily
Finam Investment Holding may expand on to the Asian markets in the near future. The company is planning to open an office in China, India, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Australia’s Darwinian blunder

December 13, 2011 Rakesh Krishnan Simha, specially for RIR
Australia’s decision to host a permanent US military presence in the northern city of Darwin is likely to spark a fierce arms race in the Asia-Pacific region.

A Mandela moment in Myanmar

December 2, 2011 Yuriko Koike, The Moscow Times
The world is asking whether Myanmar, after six decades of military dictatorship, has embarked on a genuine political transition that could end the country’s pariah status.

“The Asia-Pacific region has become the engine of global development”

December 1, 2011 Alexander Gabuyev, Kommersant
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Borodavkin talked to Kommersant correspondent Alexander Gabuyev about Russia’s main policy goals in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Euroasian Union” idea: Can “civilised divorce” turn into “marriage of equals”?

October 11, 2011 Sergei Markedonov, specially for RIR
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the Soviet Union’s collapse. Is it possible to create “Euroasian Union” on the basis of former Soviet republics as Vladimir Putin calls for?

Energy: Russia eyes Asia-Pacific, India markets

October 7, 2011 Arun Mohanty, specially for RIR
With Europe looking for alternatives, Russian energy strategy envisages a substantial hike in hydrocarbon exports to the dynamic Asia-Pacific region and India.

Putin bats for Eurasian Union

October 5, 2011 Irina Filatova, The Moscow Times
Putin calls for new ‘Euroasian Union’ of former Soviet countries.

Russia's Korea pipeline: can it be Game-changer?

September 12, 2011 Fyodor Lukyanov, RIA Novosti
For Russia, the new Korean gas pipeline project is a real chance to enhance its position in Asia.

Unlocking Russian identity: European or Asian?

September 1, 2011 Rakesh Krishnan Simha, specially for RIR
Is Russia a European or an Asiatic country? Or, is it a blend of both continents?

Red Line: Libya, the 20th Anniversary of the Putsch, and Kim Jong-Il

September 1, 2011 Ekaterina Kudashkina, Mira Salganik, Sergei Strokan, Voice of Russia
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow.

North Korea to be pacified with gas

August 22, 2011 Aleksandr Gabuyev, Izvestia (translated by RT.com), Russia Today TV Channel
Gazprom is ready to become involved in resolving North Korea’s nuclear problem.

Farm land offered to Asian nations

August 16, 2011 The Moscow Times
Russia is offering agricultural land to Southeast Asian nations to grow crops and help secure reliable food supplies.

Moscow exports the metro – to Myanmar

August 5, 2011 Oleg Nikishenkov, The Moscow News
The contract to build the 50-kilometer metro line, reportedly won by a Russian firm, will be built deep underneath Naypyidaw, the new military capital of Myanmar.

Asian strategy for Russia

August 2, 2011 Sergei Karaganov, The Moscow Times
There is no Asian alternative to Russia’s cultural and political orientation toward Europe. But a partial economic reorientation toward Asia does not pose any real risk of disengagement from Europe.

Red Line: Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Gaza flotilla, Yingluck Shin

July 13, 2011 Ekaterina Kudashkina, Mira Salganik, Sergei Strokan, Voice of Russia
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow. This week, the political future of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the second Gaza flotilla and Thailand's Yingluck Shinawatra.

Economic interests in the Arctic

July 6, 2011 RIA Novosti
Russia is concerned by NATO and Asian states' activities in Arctic.
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