China-Russia Relations Since the Start of the War in Ukraine (ANDRIEU – Asia Society Policy Institute)

The paper outlines the complex history and evolution of China-Russia relations, emphasizing their strategic partnership growth following Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Despite a rhetoric of « no-limits friendship, » historical grievances, economic disparities, and differing diplomatic positions reveal significant constraints. The partnership serves both nations amid shared challenges from the West.

Transnistria’s Art of Survival: Navigating the 2025 Gas Crisis (PARMENTIER – Georgetown Journal of International Affairs)

🚨🎓 Transnistria, an unrecognized region, has managed autonomy through Russian support for decades. The war in Ukraine shifted its situation from military concern to a humanitarian crisis due to an energy shutdown in 2025. Economic reintegration with Moldova and the EU is essential for stability, as current strategies show vulnerabilities in Transnistria’s survival model.