Analytical articles
Russia’s Path to the ‘World Majority’
ShortAs long as the world economy retains faith in the omnipotence of the U.S. dollar as the commodity in highest demand, the internal costs for the American economy will be offset by profits in foreign markets, providing the U.S. financial system with relative stability
ShortThe reality is less rosy for Paris than the Elysée Palace wants to present
ShortFriendly 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
ShortChina has effectively coped with its role of facilitator, but now the country will have to enforce the agreements reached
ShortWhile 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
ShortProbably the most important takeaway from President Xi's visit to Moscow
ShortToday, leaders from China and Russia are looking at the medium-term perspective, and cooperation plans already cover the entire current decade
ShortThe challenge for Russia is to become an organic part of Chinese technological and production chains, including those in high-tech areas
ShortThe 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 nations
ShortPoll conducted
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)

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