... prefer Europe (70 percent) as mediators over the U.S. in brokering peace. This reflects growing frustration with the conflict being viewed as a “proxy conflict,” as described by the Cato Institute in 2022, where Washington was accused of “fighting Russia to the last Ukrainian.” [
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] The demand for European-led peace negotiations aligns with the sentiment that Ukraine’s future—and that of Europe—depends on resolving the conflict.
Germany, in particular, faces pivotal responsibilities. As ...
The new Syrian authorities cannot simply cut ties with Moscow. They know well that Russia can be helpful in many pragmatic ways, including counterbalancing other actors, e.g. Turkey, the U.S. and the Gulf states
The first two months of the new authorities in Damascus could hardly provide us with a clear vision of Syria’s future....
In parrying these security threats, it is important for Russia not to engage in a quantitative and tit-for-tat arms race but to respond asymmetrically, a strategy that has often proven successful in the past
Over the past few years, public attention in Russia and abroad has focused on an unprecedented debate ...
... plan in its current form is only half-baked
Finally, after many leaks, hints, intimations and procrastinations, US President Donald Trump might have come up with something a bit more specific than his initial general promises to put an end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in 24 hours. For the first time a draft of his peace plan is on the table. The plan was revealed by various Ukrainian and European media last week and though it has never been officially confirmed by the White House or the State ...
Strengthening global collaborations with regions like Africa and ASEAN, along with strategic partnerships with Russia, offers India a remarkable opportunity to lead in agricultural diplomacy
Introduction
India is poised for greatness as it becomes the world's most populous country and a rapidly growing economic force. It is eyeing a permanent seat on the United ...
... “security umbrella” is absurd when it comes to a physical threat from an enemy of comparable strength. Since we are far from thinking that a threat to Europe could come from North African countries, China, or the Middle East, the only such enemy is Russia. However, it is linked to the United States by a relationship of strategic deterrence, based on the direct and immediate threat of causing unacceptable damage to each other’s territory and population. Any state, especially a strong and powerful ...
Major Accomplishments, Unfinished Business, and Future Challenges
A third of a century ago, when the Soviet Union was in the painful process of disintegration, the long-term prospects of Russia’s foreign policy looked quite dim and blurred for at least two reasons. First, the irreversible nature of the recent Soviet collapse was still in question; a resurrection of the old state in a federate or confederate format did not seem entirely ...
Realigning Partnerships in a Changing World
In a landmark development aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties, Russia and Pakistan are set to launch the first-ever direct freight train between the two countries. Trial runs for the railway line are planned for March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship. The initiative reflects the ...
Russia currently maintains closer relations with the Sultanate of Oman than ever before
In 2023–2024, relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation saw major positive shifts. This period can be considered a breakthrough in collaboration ...
... more than 100 countries to share vital challenges and priorities on a common platform.
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Liudmila A. Pechishcheva: Dear Dr. Shoaib Khan! I appreciate your interest in my questions on one of the most up-to-date issues related to India-Russia strategic cooperation as well as India’s role in the Global South. I would like to thank you for your time. What are the positive aspects in cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation between Russia and India?
Dr. Khan: Russia has been ...
