... During the second session experts exchanged views on the perception of migrants from distant countries in Russian regions. They also discussed the main trends in the field of educational migration to Russia from countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and other regions of the world.
Vladimir Mukomel, head of the Center for Research of International Relations of the Institute of Sociology of Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Irina ...
... a critical factor in shaping Russia–Pakistan relations. Historically, Russia has maintained close ties with India, particularly in the defense sector. However, as global dynamics shift, Russia has shown a willingness to diversify its relations in South Asia. While maintaining its strategic partnership with India, Russia recognizes the importance of engaging with Pakistan as a key regional player.
The India–Pakistan rivalry adds a layer of complexity to Russia's diplomatic balancing act. At the ...
... military and political confrontation between two regional powers (India and Pakistan) and the involvement of external players, primarily China and the United States. To evaluate how viable the Russian leadership’s concept of Eurasian security is in the South Asian context, let us consider each of the principles laid out.
Principle one: no objections
According to the Russian leadership’s idea, the parameters of the future security system should be coordinated with all stakeholders interested in constructive ...
The strategic environment of South Asia is already volatile and India’s ever-enhancing use of AI for military purposes erodes the strategic stability in the region and undermines deterrence policies between India and Pakistan.
“Technology, through automation and artificial ...
On October 25, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) held a round table on international security issues
On October 25, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) held a round table on international security issues.
During the round table, Russian and Pakistani experts discussed current issues related to the erosion of the international nuclear arms control regime and the modernization...
... regions of the Global South. These criteria potentially can narrow down the circle of countries that may be viewed as the second wave of BRICS to the following emerging economies:
East Asia:
Indonesia
as a G20 member and the largest economy in ASEAN
South Asia:
Pakistan
as the second most 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
...
... President of the Institute of International and Strategic Studies of Peking University; Igor Makarov, Head of the School of World Economy of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs of the HSE; Aleksey Kupriyanov, Head of the Group on South Asia and Indian Ocean of the IMEMO RAS; Vyacheslav Belokrenitsky, Head of the Center for Middle East Studies of the IOS RAS; Alexander Lukin, Director of the Center for East Asian and Shanghai Cooperation Organization Studies of MGIMO University; ...
... neighbours and the world as a whole will reconcile with a nuclear Pyongyang, just as the world has reconciled today with a nuclear New Delhi and a nuclear Islamabad, and a new, albeit illusory, stability will come to the Korean peninsula, as it came to South Asia.
Source:
Valdai. Discussion club
... leveraged to improve its negotiating potential with those aforementioned two regions of Eurasia. The first part of the article series elaborated on the geostrategic situation in North Africa, the Levant, the Gulf, the South Caucasus, Iran, Central Asia, and South Asia, while the present piece is more focused on Russia’s opportunities in these regions and narrative engagement with them. Although they can be read separately, it is recommended that they are reviewed together in order to obtain a better understanding ...
... English Language Department №1 at MGIMO University, as well Angana Guha Roy, Research Associate at the Delhi Policy Group, spoke at the event. Ksenia Kuzmina, RIAC Program Manager, chaired the discussion.
The experts discussed Russia's interests in South Asia and promising areas of interaction between the Russian Federation and regional players. The emphasis was placed on prospects of multilateral cooperation, including trilateral initiatives of Russia, India and Japan in the Far East.
Participants ...
