Analytical articles

China is narrowing the gap and adding complexity to Russian–US strategic nuclear deterrence relations

U.S. sanctions demonstrate the limitations of this foreign policy tool in relations with a major power, but it does not rule out the appropriateness of using them as measures of deterrence, or to…

Tehran may well look to the experience of the DPRK

International response remains fragmented

There Are Neither Eternal Allies, Nor Perpetual Enemies, But Only Nuclear Arms Are Eternal and Perpetual

The Annual Report of the Valdai Discussion Club

Behind closed doors: diplomatic protocol or a friendly conversation?

The summit took place in the right place at the right time

The course toward strategic partnership with North Korea could be complemented by the development of good-neighborly, mutually beneficial relations with the Republic of Korea

If Russia cannot be defeated, then it is necessary to negotiate with it, even if such negotiations are unpleasant to someone or seemed impossible in the past

Now restraint is giving way to deterrence

What “new donors” bring to the table and whether their role in international development assistance is expected to grow