Short version

On November 18, 2015, RIAC President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov received U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs James O’Brien accompanied by American diplomats accredited in Moscow. The discussion focused on Russia-U.S. cooperation in countering international terrorism, the role of independent think tanks in restoration of the bilateral dialogue on security, as well as Syria and the Middle East.

Full version

On November 18, 2015, RIAC President Igor Ivanov and Director General Andrey Kortunov received U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs James O’Brien accompanied by American diplomats accredited in Moscow.

The discussion focused on Russia-U.S. cooperation in countering international terrorism, the role of independent think tanks in restoration of the bilateral dialogue on security, as well as Syria and the Middle East.