Eurasian Union

Which political thoughts inspire today’s Vladimir Putin?

Putin increasingly sounds like a defender of Russian ethnic nationalism guided by Orthodox Christianity. But what are his ideological roots, and how did he come to this point?

Is the new ‘Great Game’ a China-Russia duel over Central Asia?

The Chinese One Belt One Road initiative is running through a chunk of Russia's sphere of influence in Central Asia. It will inevitably pit Russia and China against each other.