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RIAC Reports Used by Foreign Policy Directorate of RF President

RIAC project activities involve generation of reports summarizing conclusions of working groups on key issues of Russia's foreign policy. The papers are forwarded to national legislative and executive bodies, Russian diplomatic missions and foreign embassies, libraries at universities and public and independent think tanks, and are also made available at all events held and supported by RIAC. On February 1, RIAC President Igor Ivanov received a letter from Alexander Manzhosin, Head of Russian President's...

11.02.2013

The 49th Munich Security Conference

On February 1-3, RIAC President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov took part in the 49th Munich Security Conference, also attended by RIAC members German Gref, Dmitry Trenin, Vyacheslav Trubnikov and Igor Yurgens, as well as several RIAC top experts. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, also a RIAC member, addressed the forum. On the Conference sidelines, RIAC representatives held talks and consultations on bilateral and multilateral cooperation with their foreign partners, among...

06.02.2013

Russian Education Going Global

Next April, RIAC is to hold in Moscow the second onsite seminar within the Global Science program intended to provide 19 young scholars with academic writing basics under the guidance of Natalie Reid, an English-language instructor. Advancement of Russian scientific achievements abroad and improvement of positions of Russian universities in university ratings is gaining importance. In an interview to Snob magazine on existing projects, initiatives and tasks of his ministry, Deputy Education Minister...

05.02.2013

Russian Council launches English page on Facebook

Today Russian Council has launched its English page on Facebook. It is now much easier for our English-speaking readers to stay abreast of our news and to keep track of our latest publications. The English web page of RIAC covers wide range of international relations topics and contains English versions of articles, written by Russian authors, as well as exclusive English content, such as interviews with international experts and policy makers. You can subscribe to our English Facebook page by using...

30.01.2013

RIAC at Eurasian Economic Commission

On January 29, RIAC President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov visited the Eurasian Economic Commission to meet Andrey Slepnev, the Commission’s Minister for Trade, and other ministry officials. The discussion focused on cooperation between RIAC and the Commission, including preparation and conduct of international conference Russia – European Union: Opportunities for Partnership in March 2013.

29.01.2013

RIAC and Center for Russian-Polish Dialogue and Understanding to Extend Cooperation

On January 25, the Advisory Board of the Center for Russian-Polish Dialogue and Cooperation discussed its 2013 plan of events, with the session moderated by Center Director Dr. Pyotr Stegny and attended by MGIMO University Pro-Rector and RIAC Member Artyom Malgin, both RIAC members. Speaking about cooperation with RIAC, Dr. Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General and member of the Center's Advisory Board, submitted a package of proposals for information and analytical support of the Russian-Polish...

25.01.2013

RIAC Governors at Russian Foreign Ministry

On January 25, RIAC President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov were received by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, a RIAC member, to talk about RIAC's current and future U.S. projects, including those in partnership with the Atlantic Council of United States, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Nuclear Threat Initiative, Migration Policy Institute, and Center for Strategic and International Studies. Mr. Ryabkov also briefed RIAC governors on the Russian Foreign Ministry's...

25.01.2013

RIAC Meets EU Top Russia Official

RIAC Director General Andrey Kortunov and Program Director Ivan Timofeyev met Michael Pulch, Head of European External Action Service's Russia Division, and members of the EU Delegation to Russia. The discussion centered on the ongoing trends in Russia-EU relations, future cooperation guidelines and ways for their implementation. RIAC also presented its latest research publications and reports, as well as planned events potentially attractive for its partners in the EU foreign affairs bodies.

24.01.2013

Indian Diplomat at RIAC

On January 23, RIAC was visited by Indian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Sandeep Arya to confer about RIAC's current and future India-related projects, as well as opportunities of interaction with Indian think tanks and NGOs, first of all the Indian Council of World Affairs . The two institutions will have talks in Moscow in May 2013.

24.01.2013

365 RIAC events in 2012

A short version of 2012's RIAC Annual Report. 365 RIAC Events in 2012 , 11 Мб

16.01.2013
 

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    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
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    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
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