Analytical articles

The emergence of a universal, multilateral infrastructure for financial settlements within the SCO would amount to a genuine revolution, substantially strengthening the organisation’s practical potential

Washington Needs Only to Keep Its Public Diplomacy Apparatus in Good Shape

Donald Trump—stubbornly fighting the Democrats’ political legacy on the international stage while following, “on the Iranian track,” the path of his political opponent, the Democrat Barack Obama—has, without noticing it, buried forever one of the most important elements of the political legacy of the Republican George W. Bush: the Greater Middle East project

The military component of the confrontation will inevitably assume greater significance

Darline Graham's bill differs from many other sanctions bills, which are more chaotic. The level of preparation here is higher

The idea of the nation-state originated in the West. But long-lasting and stable statehood is our essential feature

Without stronger institutions and genuine verification of the most powerful actors, the BWC risks becoming little more than a declaration of good intentions.

Building a human-centered ecosystem of strategic partnership

In general, the space of peace is shrinking, while that of war is expanding.

Dmitriy Trenin: Moscow sees a dangerous illusion at the heart of the new Western doctrine

The Starting Point for a New Model of Relations

The historical moment we are witnessing today is a typical instance of international anarchy, in which actors pursue their security concerns through familiar means, albeit with new technological dimensions