Analytical articles

China’s flexible energy policy and the US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela

Russia and Canada face the need to build a balanced and cautious policy about non-Arctic states

Speech at the 8th World Peace Forum, Beijing, 8 July 2019

Russia needs to clearly define its long-term priorities and interests within the BRI

Without a clear explanation of the reasons for the detention of the vessel by the EU, Tehran’s claims remain natural

The return of the Russian delegation to PACE after a five-year hiatus

After US decision to withdraw from JCPOA and to reintroduce sanctions, Iran’s oil sector feels more pressure and uncertainty

The recent visit to Italy by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has brought no breakthroughs, neither in bilateral relations nor in striking common positions on regional and global agendas

Politicians, Militaries Approve Investment in New Defence Programmes

Russia Should Prepare for the Very Realistic Scenario in which the New START will not be Renewed by 2021 and will thus Cease to Exist

Increased tension in the SCS may lead to the erosion of the entire security regime in the Asia Pacific.

Even the most intractable European critics of the Kremlin will hardly object to cooperation in environmental issues