Asia's Balancing Act with Russia

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.


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