The future of Russia's strategic nuclear force

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Russia could maintain a strategic force of around 4,000 nuclear warheads if the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) II Treaty is not ratified. If START II is ratified, Russia's will have a likely force of between 1,800 and 2,500 warheads. Economic difficulties are likely to have a negative impact on Russia's strategic nuclear forces, requiring the early retirement of some strategic systems and making it hard to replace ageing systems. Modernization of strategic nuclear forces is vital if Russia is to remain a nuclear power on a level with the US.

Military policy, Nuclear weapons

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The strategic convergence between Russia and China

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China and Russia have dispensed with the ideological rift once separating them and are building a close strategic, economic and political partnership. While not allies, their relationship is sustained by self-interest and the need for political influence over nations such as the US. Russia's arms sales to China have been motivated by economic necessity rather than shared ideology. Russia has little control over China's internal events which alone will dictate China's ability to become a great power.

China, Asia, Chinese foreign relations, Russian foreign relations

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Vietnam's strategic predicament

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Vietnam is fast emerging from the shadows of Chinese dominance and asserting itself in a way it had never done before. Its inclusion in the Association of South-east Asian Nations has paved the way for greater economic cooperation with its neighbors, particularly India. After Vietnam's alienation from the Soviet Union the United States has become more favorably disposed toward the development in the region. However its relations with China need to be reviewed to ensure stability in South-east Asia.

Vietnam, Strategic aspects

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