Search: Russia,Arms Control (31 material)

 

UK–Russia Security Relations: Talking To, Not Past Each Other

RIAC and RUSI Report, #45 / 2019 A report based on findings from the third round of the UK–Russia Track 1.5 (non-governmental) bilateral security dialogue, which The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) held in collaboration with the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). The first year of the project identified several security and ...

05.04.2019

RIAC at Annual Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference

... Congressman, Chairman, U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee; and Andrea Thompson, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. The conference included several discussions on current issues of nuclear security, arms control, and Russia-the U.S. relations. The discussions were held with the participation of diplomats, defense officials, and leading experts. Russia was represented at the forum by Igor Ivanov, RIAC President, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia (1998–2004), ...

18.03.2019

Open Letter from the YGLN to President Trump and President Putin

... Generation Leaders Network pen an open letter to President Trump and President Putin in support of the INF Treaty and arms control; noting their political legacies and our futures are at stake. The full letter is reproduced below. Open Letter from American, Russian, and European Young Leaders on the Critical Importance of Arms Control Dear President Trump and President Putin: We are writing to you because we are gravely concerned by the possible collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, and urge you to preserve the agreement, resolve compliance issues,...

20.12.2018

RIAC Takes Part in the Debating Security Plus Global Online Debate

... discussion aimed at developing concrete recommendations on some of the most pressing security challenges, from nuclear de-escalation and combating terrorism to cybersecurity and managing global migration patterns. This year, RIAC moderated the session on arms control. Speakers of the session included: — Professor Ramesh Thakur, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (CNND) in the Australian National University, Professor of International Relations at ANU College of Asia ...

21.06.2018

Debating Security Plus 2018

... participants from the military, national governments, international organisations, along with voices from NGOs and civil society, business, the media, think-tanks and academia. RIAC is taking part in the brainstorm to moderate theme 4 on “Fraying arms control regimes”. You can find more information about the programme here . Everyone is welcome to participate in the debates. All you need to do is Register on the platform. Accessing the platform is easy: simply sign up and agree to the terms ...

15.06.2018

Seminar “Russia – U.S. Relations in the Nuclear Sphere: Pathways to Cooperation" with Ernest J. Moniz, NTI CEO

... Cooperation» with Ernest J. Moniz, Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer, NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative, nonprofit organization), Former U.S. Secretary of Energy. The following issues were discussed in the course of the meeting: nuclear non-proliferation and arms control, the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iranian deal, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and the possibilities of scientific and technical cooperation between Russia and the United States in the nuclear sphere. The discussion was attended by: Igor Ivanov, RIAC President; Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General; Aleksey Arbatov, Head of the Center for International Security of IMEMO, RIAC Member; Vyacheslav Trubnikov,...

03.06.2018

Defining Dialogue: How to Manage Russia–UK Security Relations. Part 2

RIAC and RUSI Report No. 38/2018 This report represents findings from the second round of the UK–Russia Track II bilateral security dialogue, held by Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies ( RUSI ) in collaboration with the Moscow-based Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). The dialogue, held between April and December ...

29.03.2018

Defining Dialogue: How to Manage Russia-UK Security Relations

RIAC and RUSI Report #32, 2017 At present, Russian-British relations are in deep crisis. Will countries be able to restore a regular and systematic dialogue at the highest level? What are the prospects for cooperation between Russia and Britain in the sphere of security, combating international ...

31.05.2017

F.W. Steinmeier’s Proposals on Arms Control in Europe Discussed at the Embassy of Germany

... Ministry officials. Head of the Political Department of the German Embassy to RF Hubert Knirsch moderated the meeting. The participants discussed recent proposals of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the need to conclude a new European arms control agreement in order to avoid a new arms race between Russia and NATO. German proposals, put forward in August 2016, suggest resumption of the ability to control arms, including the regions with a controversial territorial status. Besides, this agreement should cover new weapons systems, as well as determine ...

14.09.2016

The Albright-Talbott-Ivanov Group Meets in the Brookings Institution

On October 4, the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., hosted a regular session of the Russian-U.S. bilateral Albright-Talbott-Ivanov Arms Control Initiative operating since 2011 within the cooperation framework between the Russian International Affairs Council and the Brookings Institution. RIAC was represented by President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov, as well ...

07.10.2013
 

Poll conducted

  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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