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UK–Russia Security Dialogue. European Security

The main findings of the workshop on ‘European Security’ organised by RUSI and RIAC in February 2021 Introduction This conference report outlines the main findings of the workshop on ‘European Security’ organised by RUSI and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in February 2021 as part of the UK–Russia Security Dialogue . The dialogue is a proven format that has provided an opportunity for RUSI and RIAC to bring together experts from the two countries to discuss key questions, including...

28.04.2021

Russia–UK Expert Discussions

On March 31, 2021, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) held two online expert discussions within the framework of Russia-UK bilateral security project “A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations”. On March 31, 2021, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) held two online expert discussions within the framework of Russia-UK bilateral security project “A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations”...

01.04.2021

Russia-U.S. Ties Discussed at Sodruzhestvo Expert Network Meeting

On March 17, 2021, Sodruzhestvo, a British expert network specializing in the analysis of relations between Russia and the West, held an online discussion of the current state and prospects for the Russia-U.S. relations On March 17, 2021, Sodruzhestvo, a British expert network specializing in the analysis of relations between Russia and the West, held an online discussion of the current state and prospects for the Russia-U.S. relations. Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, and Samuel Charap...

19.03.2021

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Global Challenges Requires Global Cooperation

The UK–Russia Security Dialogue addresses the ‘new normal’ of international health policy This article outlines the main findings of the UK–Russia Security Dialogue on ‘Global Health and Security’ organised by The Royal United Services Institute ( RUSI ) and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in December 2020. It was the first time the Dialogue had addressed public health issues: both parties found it appropriate and timely, as the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted that health...

01.03.2021

RIAC and RUSI Discuss European Security and Arms Control Issues

On February 17, 2021, RIAC completed the 5th cycle of the long-term bilateral Russia-UK security project "A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations" by holding a Russia-UK expert workshop On February 17, 2021, RIAC completed the 5th cycle of the long-term bilateral Russia-UK security project "A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations" by holding a Russia-UK expert workshop. The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has been RIAC project partner for 6 years. The February workshop was...

18.02.2021

Conquering the Emptiness: A New Stage in the Militarization of Outer Space

... September 2019, France established, as part of its air force, a Space Command with a higher status than before, and in October 2020, NATO announced the creation of a space centre at Allied Air Command in the Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is planning to establish its own Space Command in 2022 , and even the “pacifist” Japan announced the launch of a new “Space Operations Squadron” to "protect Japanese satellites." Undoubtedly, this process is only gaining ...

09.02.2021

RIAC and RUSI Roundtable on Sanctions Challenge between Russia and United Kingdom

On January 27, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) held the first meeting on sanctions challenges within the new dialogue group between the two expert centers. On January 27, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) held the first meeting on sanctions challenges within the new dialogue group between the two expert centers. The event was attended by representatives of research centers...

29.01.2021

RIAC and RUSI Online Workshop on Global Health and Security

On December 14, 2020, a Russian-British online workshop on global health and security was held. This workshop opened the fifth cycle of the long-term Russia-UK project “A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations" (Dialog on Security Issues) On December 14, 2020, a Russian-British online workshop on global health and security was held. This workshop opened the fifth cycle of the long-term Russia-UK project “A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations" (Dialog on Security Issues). RIAC project partner...

17.12.2020

Three Reasons Why the Russia Report Was a Dud

... Western agents.” No other evidence is sourced or provided to back up that claim. The authors simply placed Browder’s statement in quotations and moved on, avoiding any burden of proof. This once again is something that both the United States and the United Kingdom have in common. On both sides of the Atlantic, there is an astonishing lack of thought diversity on Russia represented in the media and political arena. Hawkish and cynical views of Russia are seemingly the only views that earn airtime,...

30.07.2020

Britain Learns to Apply Sanctions

One of the notable events in July was the imposition by Britain of restrictions on a number of Russian and foreign officials in the area of human rights. This was London’s first independent programme of sanctions after Brexit. The Russian Foreign Ministry justifiably perceived these sanctions as an unfriendly act and interference in domestic affairs. Russia has reserved the right to respond. At the same time, the media uproar around this event seems excessive compared to the content of these sanctions...

21.07.2020
 

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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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