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European Society: Does It Exist and Is It Conceivable?

No European society can exist until the EU becomes a nation state or is substituted by it The notion of “society” was elaborated on in the 19 th century. It was coined to grasp the ongoing changes: the Industrial Revolution, the proliferation of capitalism,...

17.11.2021

A Renaissance of Fossil Fuels: Consequences of Europe’s Energy Market Panic

... now, the only agent of radical change seems to be some serious crisis—something that would push the energy community out of their comfort zone. This time has seemingly come, with prices for natural gas, coal and electricity hitting record highs in Europe over the past few weeks, and analysts from Europe expecting the factors that drive these prices to persist in the coming weeks. Many in European political circles would like to believe it is the Russian Gazprom that is ultimately responsible for ...

04.10.2021

RIAC at the Dialogue Europe — Russia Advisory Board Meeting

On May 19, 2021, a regular meeting of the Dialogue Europe — Russia Advisory Board, held twice a year under the leadership of Wolfgang Schüssel, Chancellor of Austria (2000–2007), was held online On May 19, 2021, a regular meeting of the Dialogue Europe — Russia Advisory Board, held twice a year ...

21.05.2021

To Stay or Not to Stay? Seven Concerns Russia Has about the OSCE

... of intense confrontation between Russia and the West. This confrontation is exemplified by Russia increasingly voicing its disappointment in and frustration with many multilateral international institutions—from the United Nations to the Council of Europe and to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Though few would question the importance of multilateralism as such, its existing practice raises concerns and meets growing resentment. It has become a fashion in Moscow to make ...

19.05.2021

Europe’s Role in Modern World Discussed at International Conference in Vienna

The conference was attended by experts from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, India, China, Israel, and Russia On May 5 and 12, 2021, the International Institute for Social and Economic Studies in Vienna hosted an Online Conference on Europe’s Role in a Changing World. The conference was attended by experts from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, India, China, Israel, and Russia. The discussion focused on various aspects of relations of the European Union with Russia, China, India, Iran,...

14.05.2021

Only Now Do We See the Real Disintegration of the USSR

... The University Consortium Andrey Kortunov , Director of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), shares his analysis of Russia´s relations with its neighbours, EU and China. Interviewer: Marc Friedli is currently a Project Assistant at the European Leadership Network, where he is mainly working on the upcoming 2021 NPT Review Conference. He is a Dual M.A. candidate in European Affairs at Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics and serves as Alumni Officer for the University ...

20.04.2021

The Future of Treaty on Open Skies Discussed at Online International Expert Dialog on Russia-NATO Relations

On February 18, 2021, another online international expert dialog on Russia-NATO relations took place, bringing together experts, former diplomats and military, public leaders from Russia, the USA, and European NATO member-states On February 18, 2021, another online international expert dialog on Russia-NATO relations took place, bringing together experts, former diplomats and military, public leaders from Russia, the USA, and European NATO member-states....

19.02.2021

RIAC and HSE Online Seminar «New Regional Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean?»

... regional actors Speakers: Pavel Shlykov, Associate Professor, Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University; RIAC Expert Elena Alekseenkova, Senior Research Fellow, Head of the Center for Italian Studies, Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Associate Professor, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, NRU HSE, RIAC Expert Chiara Lovotti, PhD candidate, Faculty of History, University of Bologna; Associate Research Fellow, Middle East and ...

17.12.2020

Building Europe’s Future

... November 18, 2020 On November 18, 2020, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Russian Federation Géza Andreas von Geyr was giving an open lecture at HSE University. What is the place and role of the European Union in the modern world? How is the European integration project developing, and what role does Germany play in it? How are relations between the EU and Russia today? The event was organized jointly by HSE University and the Embassy of the ...

26.11.2020
 

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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