Topic: Economy
How does Russia ensure its national security interests?
ShortDirector of Programs at the Russian International Affairs Council Ivan Timofeev on the fallout from the January sanctions
ShortThe aggregation of the multiple regional and bilateral treaties into larger mega-blocks may become the key trend in economic integration in the coming years as the “spaghetti bowl” legacy of the past…
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Authors:
Ian Bond, Director of foreign policy, Centre for European Reform
Igor Yurgens, Chairman of the Management Board, Institute of Contemporary Development, RIAC Member
The sanctions seriously devalue the idea of a compromise on the islands in exchange for investment and a new level of relations
ShortAs the US-led world crumbles, it looks like Russia is patiently bidding its time to become the security guarantor and kingmaker of Asia-Europe trade
ShortThe power of regional economic integration does not solely rest in expanding the growth opportunities for its members via lowering trade barriers and making goods cheaper for consumers. There are…
ShortThe main political question is how long the key players will accept the situation where economic globalization is used in the political interests of the leading power and the main currency of…
ShortPoll conducted
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Korean Peninsula Crisis Has no Military Solution. How Can It Be Solved?
Demilitarization of the region based on Russia-China "Dual Freeze" proposal 36 (35%) Restoring multilateral negotiation process without any preliminary conditions 27 (26%) While the situation benefits Kim Jong-un's and Trump's domestic agenda, there will be no solution 22 (21%) Armed conflict still cannot be avoided 12 (12%) Stonger deterrence on behalf of the U.S. through modernization of military infrastructure in the region 4 (4%) Toughening economic sanctions against North Korea 2 (2%)