Russia's economyGlobal governanceRussia & China
  • Russia needs a plan for modernising its economy
    Insight by Charles Grant, 06 November 2012
    Russia's economy
  • Russia, China and global governance
    Report by Charles Grant, 29 February 2012
    Russia, China and global governance
  • True partners? How Russia and China see each other
    Report by Dmitri Trenin, 13 February 2012
    True partners? How Russia and China see each other
  • Georgia, Ukraine and energy security
    Bulletin article by Dieter Helm, 02 February 2009

    In January 2006 Russia interrupted gas supplies to Ukraine and triggered a short, sharp shock to Europe in its ever-growing dependency on Russian gas.

  • After the gas conflict
    Insight by Katinka Barysch, 23 January 2009

    On January 20th, Russian gas started flowing again through Ukraine, after a two-week shut-down that had left people in South East Europe freezing and factories idle. The relief across Europe was palpable but the confusion about what happened is still there.
  • Just another gas crisis?
    Insight by Katinka Barysch, 07 January 2009

    Russia has cut off the gas flowing to and through Ukraine – again. Like in January 2006, Moscow and Kyiv are blaming each other, while a convoluted mix of political intrigues, shady middlemen and broken contracts makes it almost impossible for outsiders to ascertain which side is at fault.
  • Pipe down, price up
    Opinion piece by Tomas Valasek
    The Guardian, 06 January 2009

    The Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute is turning from a bilateral spat into a regional crisis. EU countries that share a border with Ukraine have reported dramatic drops in the volume of gas deliveries.
  • Unilateral Germany threatens to weaken Europe
    Opinion piece by Charles Grant
    Financial Times, 05 December 2008

    In Brussels, Paris, Washington and other capitals, one increasingly hears the same complaint: Germany is acting unilaterally. On a broad range of issues, the Germans seem to think the European Union no longer advances their interests and are more prone to go their own way.
  • Ten things everyone should know about the Sino-Russian relationship
    Policy brief by Bobo Lo, 01 December 2008

    Sino-Russian ties are at an historic high. But the relationship remains ambivalent and fraught with mistrust. Moscow and Beijing have different views of the world, contrasting foreign policy approaches, and often competing priorities.

  • PCA? The EU needs a real Russia debate
    Insight by Katinka Barysch, 24 November 2008

    Was the EU right to resume negotiations on a new partnership and co-operation agreement (PCA) with Russia despite Moscow not fully complying with the Georgia ceasefire plan?
  • The Russian challenge
    Opinion piece by Katinka Barysch
    Yale Global Online, 03 October 2008

    The US and Europe increasingly seem at odds over an assertive Russia, flush with oil money, strong militarily and ambitious with an educated, nationalistic population. This two-part YaleGlobal series explores the implications for Europe, the US and the world.