Elizabeth Wishnick

Security Implications of North Korea’s Support for Russia’s War on Ukraine

Image credit/license One of the unexpected developments in Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine has been North Korea’s involvement, marking the first time North Korean forces have fought overseas. North Korean…

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Ukraine’s Ripple Effect on Russia’s Indo-Pacific Horizon

(China’s Resource Risks) The invasion of Ukraine has fueled hopes in Russia of a reorientation to Asian markets, while also introducing new barriers to Russian relations with many Asia-Pacific states.…

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The Collapse of the Afghan Government Provides a Challenge for China and Russia, Not a Windfall

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The collapse of the Afghan government and takeover by the Taliban is not a net win for China and Russia, nor will these developments automatically cement…

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Will Russia Put China’s Arctic Ambitions on Ice?

(China’s Resource Risks) Despite its enthusiasm, China’s efforts to become a key voice in Arctic affairs have been met with skepticism, even alarm by Arctic states, and few of its…

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China and Russia: Vaccine Competitors or Partners?

(China’s Resource Risks) The most valuable resource to the average person today is a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. For China, which has rolled out two vaccines so far (Sinopharm and Sinovac),…

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Pandemic Politics in Eurasia: Roadmap for a New Research Subfield

(Problems of Post-Communism) The sudden onset of COVID-19 has challenged many social scientists to proceed without a robust theoretical and empirical foundation upon which to build. Addressing this challenge, particularly…

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Masked Diplomacy: Xi and Putin Seek Advantage and Cover from the Pandemic

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) In the United States, President Donald Trump claims to be a wartime president, while denying any responsibility as the country proved unprepared to confront its most serious…

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Putin and Xi: Ice Cream Buddies and Tandem Strongmen

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) As Moscow and Beijing enter into the 70th year of their relationship since the Communist Revolution in China, what does the apparent bromance between Presidents Xi…

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