Search: Southeast Asia (18 materials)

 

Things Russia Should Care About in Southeast Asia: Environment

Analysts who focus on the Asia-Pacific have long been ranting that Russia is not paying enough attention to what is going on in the region, especially Southeast Asia. The ASEAN population is neither aware of what interests Russia nor understands how Russian particpation in their region could be of use. At the same time, Russia may have a role to play in addressing these issues, so taking it into account ...

21.10.2015

ASEAN Сonsumed by Islamic State?

... about increasing political and military tensions in the Middle East, but also, and primarily, because the terrorist organization poses a very real threat to the national security of countries all over the world. It is these considerations that prompted Southeast Asian countries to hold a special ministerial meeting under the aegis of the ASEAN on the growth of radicalism and violent extremism. While this is not a new problem for the region (religious confrontations between Muslims and Christians, and ...

13.10.2015

Military Multipolarity in the South China Sea

... growth, blurred identity and immature political behavior displaying a clear “maximalist” desire to expand their sphere of influence and raise their profile [1] .This is true not only for China, but also for Vietnam, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, noted for their lack of restraint and excessive ambition. Regardless of rising tensions in the South China Sea, the likelihood of a major military conflict developing remains low. Washington has repeatedly stated its unwillingness ...

01.07.2015

Russia and China: Towards A Bright Future?

... Contemporary Development” Foundation and Dmitry Mosyakov , Deputy Director of the RAS Institute of Oriental Studies, shared their insights on these issues, as well as on technological cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and on how the countries of Southeast Asia perceive the new Russian-Chinese partnership. Vladimir Portyakov: Discussions over joining the Silk Road project with EAEC projects are already underway. In my opinion, many Russian experts have been rather forward in expressing full support ...

09.06.2015

Working Meeting “The Islamic Factor in Contemporary World Politics”

... Strategic Studies, Higher School of Economics, Moscow State University and other think tanks. The participants discussed the major aspects of this topic studied in Russia, i.e. the position of Islam, especially of a moderate one, in the Arab World and Southeast Asia; Islamic countries’ approaches to global processes; Russia’s interests in Muslim countries; as well as the opportunities for advancing relations with these states and improving Russia’s image in the Islamic community. ...

17.03.2014

The Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia: gains and losses

The Third Global Economy Thanks to its unique internal organizational qualities and business-related skills, the Chinese diaspora is making key contributions to the development of Southeast Asia, assisting countries in the region in improving their economic fundamentals and their integration into global markets. The latest migration wave from China has increased the ranks of Chinese communities abroad, giving impetus to further ...

16.01.2014

Expert Discussion of Southeast Asia Problems

On May 22, research-to-practice conference “Southeast Asia in 2012” was held under the auspices of the Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania Center at RAS Institute of Oriental Studies. Moderated by RIAC expert Dmitry Mosyakov, the Conference was devoted both to regional and country-level ...

24.05.2013

RIAC Participating in “Guber Readings” at IAAS MSU

On March 13, 2013 Anton Tsvetov, RIAC program assistant, took part in the Third Guber Readings “Southeast Asian Countries and the West: Diversity of Interaction. History and Modern Times” . The conference was organized by the MSU Institute of Asian and African Studies. It is held once every two years gathering experts-orientalists from leading ...

14.03.2013
 

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  1. 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  
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