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RIAC at the XV Annual Conference of Arabists Held at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Within the framework of the conference, 118 speakers from six countries are scheduled to speak From November 30, 2020, to December 25, 2020, at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), the XV Annual Conference of Arabists was held. Within the framework of the conference, 118 speakers from six countries are scheduled to speak. During the plenary session, the Director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies of the Institute for Oriental Studies of the RAS, RIAC...

16.12.2020

II Russian-African Public Forum 2020

On November 5, 2020, Moscow hosted the second Russian-African Public Forum organized by the “Africa Business Initiative” Union and the World Alumni Association On November 5, 2020, Moscow hosted the second Russian-African Public Forum organized by the “Africa Business Initiative” Union and the ...

06.11.2020

Developments in Russia's Humanitarian Policy in Africa

... joint dialogue and mutual understanding. In conditions of high uncertainty, digital technologies could have a positive effect on more efficient work. When it comes to reorienting the regional foreign policy of humanitarian diplomacy institutions, the African continent appears as a priority. The humanitarian policy includes the promotion of humanitarian values. Historically, Russia defends such humanitarian values as peace preservation and justice. Considering the current power transition among states ...

27.07.2020

International Crisis Group Discusses Security and Development in the Horn of Africa

On July 15, 2020, the International Crisis Group (ICG) held an expert discussion on security and development issues in the Horn of Africa in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, economic recession, and exacerbation of regional conflicts On July 15, 2020, the International Crisis Group (ICG) held an expert discussion on security and development issues in the Horn of Africa in ...

16.07.2020

RIAC and ISPI Online Workshop «Caught in Between Regional Instability and Global Recession: North Africa in the Post-Pandemic Era»

... RIAC project «Russia and Italy: Mediterranean Dialogues» On July 15, 2020, RIAC jointly with the Italian Institute for International Policy Studies (ISPI) hosted an online seminar «Caught in Between Regional Instability and Global Recession: North Africa in the Post-pandemic Era». The seminar was held within the framework of the RIAC project «Russia and Italy: Mediterranean Dialogues». Paolo Magri, Executive Vice President and Director of ISPI, made a welcoming speech at the opening of the seminar,...

16.07.2020

Africa — Russia — EU: Opportunities for Interpersonal Interaction and Civil Society Development

... other hand, the dissemination of fake information via the Internet and conducting false propaganda significantly aggravate the catastrophic situation in the world. All this applies to all continents and every country in the world, without any exception. Africa, which has good psychological immunity to all kinds of deadly diseases, is today not in the most critical situation. The countries of the continent react very quickly and implement today the best practices of other countries in the fight against ...

08.07.2020

International Crisis Group Discusses Security in the Sahel Region of Africa

On July 1, 2020, International Crisis Group (ICG) held an expert discussion on security issues in the Sahel region of Africa, as it has been five years since the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation was signed in Bamako by Malian parties and the leaders of the combatants. On July 1, 2020, International Crisis Group (ICG) held an expert discussion on security issues ...

02.07.2020

RIAC and ECFR Discuss Possible Cooperation on African Vector

The parties agreed to prepare and conduct a virtual expert meeting in order to identify possible areas for cooperation On June 24, 2020, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, held an online working meeting with Theodore Murphy, Director for the Africa Program at the European Council for Foreign Relations. Andrey Kortunov spoke about RIAC Africa project portfolio, the current areas of the Council's research, publications on topics related to Africa, and plans for the future. Theodore Murphy shared ...

25.06.2020

RIAC and Peking University Discuss Russia-China Interaction in Africa

On June 18, 2020, RIAC held a virtual expert meeting as part of the Russian Strategy in Africa project. Peking University is the project partner in the area of Russia-China interaction in Africa. On June 18, 2020, RIAC held a virtual expert meeting as part of the Russian Strategy in Africa project. Peking University is the project partner ...

19.06.2020

A Russia-EU-Africa Energy Strategy. Nuclear and Renewable Energy Security

Policy Brief #26 / 2020 Policy Brief #26 / 2020 Africa is an ideal market for energy production. With a booming population, developing economies, a crucial need for energy security and international commitment to sustainability and green economies, this continent has all the characteristics of an attractive ...

20.05.2020
 

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