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David Lewis, The Conversation
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Back-channel talks between Russia and Ukraine have yielded some results. But end of war nowhere near
Informal negotiations have succeeded in brokering deals over grain exports and regular prisoner swaps.
David Lewis, The Conversation
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Back in Afghanistan, Russia is now tacitly supporting its former enemy, the Taliban
Russia is pursuing influence in Central Asia and competing with the US. Afghanistan offers it a chance to do both.
David Lewis, The Conversation
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With Uzbekistan’s dictator dead, Russia seeks to extend its influence
Central Asia's most populous country is stagnant and repressive, but its two massive neighbours want in now Islam Karimov is gone.
David Lewis, The Conversation
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What are Russia’s grand designs in Central Asia?
A renewed security focus on Afghanistan is part of Vladimir Putin's plan to re-energise Russia's vision of a 'Greater Eurasia'.
David Lewis, The Conversation
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World Cup boycott would fuel Moscow's sense of conflict with the West
Russia sees last week's FIFA arrests as politically motivated mischief-making by the US. A UEFA boycott would add to this paranoia.
David Lewis, The Conversation