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RIAC at International Forum «Russia — China: Business in a Multipolar World»

On September 28, 2023, Higher School of Economics hosted an annual international forum “Russia — China: Business in a Multipolar World On September 28, 2023, Higher School of Economics hosted an annual international forum “Russia — China: Business in a Multipolar World”. Ivan Timofeev, RIAC Director General, spoke at the plenary ...

01.10.2023

Syria–Turkey Relations: A Road to Normalization

... conducted away from public view, US attempts to contact its key regional adversary appears far from accidental. The move could have been prompted by changes in Iran’s relations with other countries, especially its evolving cooperation with China, Russia and Saudi Arabia. If any agreement has been reached (which is currently too early to judge), it would only boost Iran’s position in the region. The mere fact that the US is holding such talks indicates that it recognizes that regional changes ...

27.09.2023

From Brasília to Beijing: Lula's Diplomatic Voyage Marks Brazil's Resurgence on the Global Arena

... among developing countries in solving global problems. Moreover, Lula's visit is seen as Brazil's return to the international stage as a major player as it seeks to strengthen organizations such as BRICS and mediate peace dialogue between Ukraine and Russia. Reuters Lula's "active non-alignment" strategy with China In April this year, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China. After Jair Bolsonaro's low-key foreign policy Lula's trip to China was perceived by the Brazilian press ...

25.09.2023

Legal Absurdity from the European Commission

New rules to restrict the importation of personal belongings by Russian citizens into the EU On September 8, 2023, the European Commission posted FAQ on its website, covering the procedure for the import, acquisition and transfer of goods subject to restrictive measures against Russia (Regulation No. 833/2014)....

25.09.2023

UN feedback shows that while the West is hostile to Russia, the world isn’t

... In a situation where the entire international system has begun to unwind, a purely protective position of defending the status quo at all costs is unpromising. It will most likely end up with the situation changing spontaneously, or even collapsing. Russia has never opposed reform of the Security Council, but until recently its proposals were rather ritualistic. Now they are taking on a more concrete form: for example, remarks to the effect that Western countries are already over-represented on the ...

22.09.2023

Russia’s Global Information Security Initiatives

The geopolitical situation is hampering the promotion of Russian initiatives – so far confrontational rhetoric, rather than dialogue, has prevailed. Yet, the OEWG keeps on working in the UN venues, which inspires certain optimism September 2023 marks the 25 th anniversary of Russia’s revolutionary move ...

22.09.2023

Already Routine: New US Sanctions Against Russian Companies

The regime of Western sanctions against Russia is likely to continue for decades. Therefore, investing in diversification is in many ways a non-alternative strategy The US Treasury has introduced another series of financial blocking sanctions against Russian citizens and legal entities. The ...

21.09.2023

RIAC and China Economic and Social Council meeting

During the meeting with Council leadership, participants discussed the prospects for cooperation between CESC and RIAC and other Russian think-tanks and academic institutions, as well as Russia-China relations in the global context On September 18, 2023, a delegation of China Economic and Social Council (CESC), headed by Zhang Qingli, Chairman of the CESC, Vice Chairman of the ...

18.09.2023
 

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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  
     21 (19%)
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