Region: Russia
Sanctions are presented more as an instrument of causing damage, that is, an instrument of war, rather than an instrument for achieving political goals, or what could be called an instrument of diplomacy
ShortRussian foreign policy could change significantly, depending on the results of the investigation into the atrocity
ShortAlmost all of the nations that recently joined BRICS are seriously competing with the “old-timers” of the association, claiming a permanent seat on the UN Security Council
ShortIs an efficient international cooperation in fighting against terrorism possible in the era of intense geopolitical competition?
ShortThe Russo-Indo interplay serves to balance Russia’s relations with China and India’s with the West’s, which prevents either from becoming disproportionately dependent on their other partners
ShortTaking into account the characteristics of BRICS, including its high flexibility due to weak institutionalisation and attractiveness for developing countries despite ongoing disagreements between several of them, when it comes to the desire to diversify payments while maintaining dollar transactions, the first steps will inevitably be tentative and cautious
ShortDiscrepancies between expectations and practice are one of the most noticeable characteristics of modern world politics, both in the performance of leading powers and in the activities of the international institutions they create
ShortThe latest wave of sanctions does not bring qualitative changes—their impact on the Russian economy and its relations with foreign partners is unlikely to be fundamental
ShortOver the last 20 years, China and Russia promoted the idea of complete demilitarization of outer space
ShortOn February 26, 2024, students from the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs (WEIA) of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)
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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%)