The outcomes of Friedrich Merz’s visit to China provide for several key conclusions
КороткоUS President Donald Trump has never concealed his intention to act decisively in international affairs
КороткоOn March 10, 2026, a closed round table “Russia-Pakistan Relations amid Changing Global and Regional Dynamics” was held
КороткоEven if Israel and the Trump administration entered the battle against Iran together, there is probably a difference in their perspectives on the goals of the current conflict
КороткоChina’s main strategic objective regarding the South Caucasus is the establishment of a Eurasian land and sea transport corridor
КороткоMajor players are less sensitive to crises; asymmetry of potential is hardly an obstacle to resistance; a lack of allies is a problem; but being a junior partner can lead to being held hostage to a…
КороткоFrom the Vietnam War to the Iraq War, history repeatedly demonstrates that technologically superior militaries can struggle to secure durable political settlements
КороткоThe situation surrounding Iran fosters a kind of fatalism among all parties—a mind-set that risks defining the geopolitical climate for years to come
КороткоIt is not only in Iran's interest, but also in the interest of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey, for Iran to reconnect to the Southern Caucasus railway network through both the…
КороткоStrategic communication one of the most important tools of global governance, can both significantly enhance human development and dangerously exacerbate existential risks
КороткоFive Potential Possibilities for Iraq’s Government Amid Iran-US Tensions
КороткоOn February 18, 2026, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held the Urban Breakfast titled “The Middle East in the Mirror of Myths” at the Dostoevsky Library
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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%)
