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Free trade will strengthen Ukraine's shift to the West
As the conflict endures, Ukrainian appeals for aid are building bilateral ties to Russia's detriment
CanadaEconomic stress drains CIS sovereign wealth funds
With regional economies slowing, SWFs will become increasingly vital fiscal stop gaps
CISOil prices, Russia will hurt Caucasus, Central Asia
Oil-importing economies in particular must consolidate post-crisis for temporary spending to boost domestic demand
CISUS-Russian arms competition will focus on India
Arms sales provide strategic depth both to the United States and Russia, raising the stakes for entering new markets
RussiaUkraine crisis increases instability fears in region
The growing escalation in Ukraine will lead to increased security clampdown in other former Soviet Union states
CISTransnistria poses security risk to Ukraine's Odesa
Transnistria will remain largely stable for now but will pose increasing security threat to Odesa
CISCaspian military activity will raise defence spending
Caspian military activity will increase in 2015 as littoral states look to increase their military capacity
CISCIS forces will not enter Afghanistan after ISAF
SCO will play an enhanced role in ensuring Central Asian security but will not want to intervene in Afghanistan
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