CIS
Russian dominance limits Eurasian bloc's prospects
Russia's four partners are unenthusiastic about economic union and opposed to political integration
CISLow gas prices drive Turkmenistan to seek volume sales
The government successfully acquired a new market in China, but is still as reliant as ever on a single buyer
TurkmenistanUS retaliation on Russia may set global response norms
Washington has begun retaliating against Moscow's alleged involvement in hacking intended to influence the US elections
United StatesRussian plans to shift air units close to Afghanistan
Moscow has a longstanding defence ally in Tajikistan and is exploring the use of a forward air base there
RussiaUkraine will transit but not buy Russian gas
Higher demand for gas with the onset of winter revitalises old tensions
UkraineShare sale boosts Russian oil giant's global position
Enlarged by its Bashneft takeover, Rosneft finds a strategic investor in Qatar
RussiaGlobal Magnitsky Act will extend US sanctions reach
Congress has passed sweeping global human rights and anti-corruption legislation expanding the scope of sanctions
United StatesBailout may strain Tajik finances without fixing banks
The government is taking a risk by allocating funds it can ill afford to ailing banks
Tajikistan
