Show Notes
We discuss why many Asian countries are still dealing with Russia. In stark contrast to much of Europe and the U.S., most Asian countries -- with the notable exceptions of Japan and Singapore -- continue business as usual with the Russians. Is this about weapons? Oil? Policy? Or old habits from the Cold War?
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Digital editor and host Wajahat S. Khan talks to Asia Stream correspondent Monica Hunter-Hart about the broader strategy to play both sides, then interviews Akriti Vasudeva of the Stimson Center about India's position, and then chats with Josh Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations about Southeast Asia's role. Finally, deputy editor Alice French sends in her Tokyo Dispatch, this time interviewing our Pakistan contributor Adnan Aamir about the devastating floods in that country. This episode is hosted by Wajahat S. Khan, and was produced by Monica Hunter-Hart.
Related to this episode:
Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar deepen Russia ties to blunt economic woes, by Yohei Muramatsu and Tomoya Onishi
Opinion: China and Russia to showcase alternative world order at SCO Summit, by Raffaello Pantucci
China threatened by unbreakable bond with Russia, Nikkei graphics team
U.S., Japan step up India courtship despite its Russia juggling act, by Kiran Sharma and Ken Moriyasu
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