Analytical articles

A true reform of the UN cannot start in New York; it should start in national capitals of member states

Neither the coronavirus nor the economic recession will automatically lead to a détente, let alone a reset in relations between Russia and the West

As the John Kenneth Galbraith once said, “Politics is not the art of the possible. It consists in choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable”

Using political realism as a stepping stone, Russia and Syria need to balance common strategic goals and search for optimal ways to deal with possible tactical differences

What the Syrian side needs from Russia is a “clear vision” for moving forward and reaffirmation of its priorities

Serious political crisis around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program became the most significant event in recent times

Since cyber operations are becoming more prominent and attacks more political, Russia has chosen to protect itself by directly regulating and monitoring its cyber domain

Experts agree that a positive shift in U.S.-Russia relations could jump-start the process of advancing a healthier global atmosphere

Review of the “Ensuring Cyber Resilience in NATO’s Command, Control and Communication Systems” Analytical Report by Chatham House

Parliamentary diplomacy adds what can be called a “democratic perspective” to international politics

China-EU relations have been in free fall since China was labeled as “strategic rival” of the EU

it is not uncommon for the United States to impose sanctions on its own allies and even American companies