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January 12, 2026
Valdai Discussion Club Report
ShortLatest analyses
Having failed as an architectural idea, European security remains a practical problem for Russia
ShortAs the Moon’s economic attractiveness grows, so will the potential for conflict
ShortThe key objective of sanctions—influencing the “behaviour” of the target country—is shifting to the “behaviour” of third countries
ShortApparently, the most rational course of action for the United States may be a "hit and see" approach
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On Vietnam’s “bamboo” diplomacy and opportunities for Russia in the Asia-Pacific region.
Expert columns
Five Potential Possibilities for Iraq’s Government Amid Iran-US Tensions
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Security First, Economics Second: Is the SCO’s Institutional Trajectory a False Dichotomy or an Emerging Model of Regionalism?
February 19, 2026
Aamna Khan
Russia and the Great Transition: From Normative Enforcement to Global Plurality
February 17, 2026
Mohammed Taha Ahmed Ali
Pakistan and Russia: A Renewed Resolve Against Terrorism and for Regional Stability
February 13, 2026
Zamir Ahmed Awan Poll conducted
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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%)
