Analytical articles
The process of lifting sanctions will be slow, and the legal mechanisms of unilateral US sanctions against Syria may remain in force for years and decades, despite political changes
ShortDespite the crisis of multilateral diplomacy, preserving its supporting structures seems necessary
ShortThe EU’s coercive measures no longer act as an alternative to secondary sanctions
ShortGreat powers claim to be great because they cannot afford the luxury of pure situational opportunism, typical for many other international actors
ShortThe next four years are likely to be a difficult period for the US foreign policy
ShortInteraction between Latin America and BRICS promises to be mutually enriching
ShortThe best outcome would be a substantive exchange of views with the US on the “Post-INF moratorium” and a parallel unilateral restraint from deploying intermediate-range missiles in Europe
ShortKiev is the most vulnerable party in any development of the situation—both radical and basic. The question is the price for all participants. The price for Ukraine will be the highest
ShortWhy do countries that initiate sanctions reduce them? How long-term and sustainable is such a process?
ShortPoll conducted
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)
