Analytical articles

Friendly countries are still unlikely to be ready to act as “black knights” in the form which was acceptable in the 20th century. Russia must first of all rely on its own forces

China has effectively coped with its role of facilitator, but now the country will have to enforce the agreements reached

While Assad’s visit to Moscow did not yield breakthrough agreements, it confirmed the importance of the Syrian dossier for Russia, contrary to the claims that Moscow is slackening its focus on Syria

Probably the most important takeaway from President Xi's visit to Moscow

Today, leaders from China and Russia are looking at the medium-term perspective, and cooperation plans already cover the entire current decade

The challenge for Russia is to become an organic part of Chinese technological and production chains, including those in high-tech areas

The Eurasian Economic Union is turning into an important tool for Russia to increase resistance to sanctions, reducing technological and financial dependence and fostering foreign trade with friendly…

Tbilisi has not opted for Russia or the West: Georgia goes first

The further escalation of sanctions against Russia is inevitable

Continuing the discussion of the historical and philosophical paradigm in today’s global development and the Middle Eastern transformation

The parties to the Syrian conflict must understand that it is impossible to reach a resolution on the political track without mutual concessions

New bilateral agreements on cyberspace could hardly be signed in the foreseeable future, so the most important task is to maintain the existing level of ties and relations