On June 26, 2023, the webinar “Elements of Islamic Law and Islamic banking in the countries of the East: what should Russian companies take into account?” was held
On June 26, 2023, the webinar “Elements of Islamic Law and Islamic banking in the countries of the East: what should Russian companies take into account?” was held. The meeting was organized by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
In addition to the risks and opportunities of using Islamic banking, the meeting participants...
... no city on earth has seen as many wars as Jerusalem. Throughout its long history, Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, captured 44 times, besieged 23 times and destroyed twice.
The creation of the State of Israel changed the balance of power in the Middle East region, triggering a series of Arab-Israeli wars that increased national concerns and intensified the confrontation between regional powers.
In April 2023, shortly before the launch of another Israeli military campaign, “Operation Shield ...
Report No. 85 / 2023
Report No. 85 / 2023
The Taliban’s (an organization whose activities are banned in the Russian Federation) rise to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 and the conflict in Ukraine have both had an impact on regional trends in the Middle East. This report sheds light on the transformation of new elements in Middle Eastern state relations and examines the changing role of key players in the region. It analyses the impact that the events in Afghanistan and Ukraine have had on the ...
... citizen. The cuneiform inscription reads, “here the writing began.”
Whatever happened to Baghdad, it has always been reborn—through human efforts, to be sure.
Ramifications of Hussein’s foreign policy
Aleksandr Aksenenok:
U.S. Policy Case for Middle East under New Conditions
Saddam Hussein’s foreign policy could be described as adventurous. Unlike his predecessor, Ahmad Hassan al-Bakr, he was less careful in making decisions (or delaying the decision-making, which, of course, is also a Middle ...
... were severed, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) have agreed to reopen their embassies. This decision opens up the possibility of reducing tensions in the Gulf and, in the long term, in the entire region of the Middle East. Notably, both sides have stated the need to respect sovereignty, not interfering in the internal affairs of other states. This may entail not only the reopening of diplomatic representative offices but also a willingness to restore mutual ...
On March 27, 2023, with the assistance of The Shaikh Group political consultancy, the ordinary virtual expert meeting on security issues in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa took place
On March 27, 2023, with the assistance of The Shaikh Group political consultancy, the ordinary virtual expert meeting on security issues in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa took place.
Experts from ...
On March 23, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Shanghai Institute of International Studies (SIIS) held an online joint round table on “Russia-China Cooperation in the Middle East: New Dynamics and New Opportunities”
On March 23, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Shanghai Institute of International Studies (SIIS) held an online joint round table on “Russia-China Cooperation in the ...
On March 15, 2023, The Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Qatar, held an international conference in a hybrid format on the implications of security crisis in Europe on the situation in the Middle East region
On March 15, 2023, The Middle East Council on Global Affairs,...
... at the RIAC Ivan Bocharov made a presentation of the RIAC activities to students of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs of the HSE University. The meeting was held at the framework of the Research Seminar on the Development of the Middle East and North Africa.
The meeting was also attended by Senior Lecturer Grigoriy Lukyanov and Visiting Lecturer Murad Sadygzade.
... significant economic power in South Asia after India
Africa:
Egypt
as one of the leading economic powers in Africa
Latin America:
Argentina
as one of the heavyweights in Latin America
Eurasia:
Kazakhstan
as the second largest economy in the CIS space
Middle East:
Saudi Arabia
as the leading economy in the Middle East
The resulting grouping may be referred to as
InPEAKS
or more simply
PEAKS
can constitute a grouping that works closely with the core BRICS groups under the umbrella of the BRICS+ ...
