Region: Southeast Asia
The possibilities offered by the “integration of integrations” track for BRICS+ are substantial
ShortThe unprecedented U.S.-led Western sanctions against Russia proved that economic interests are subservient to political ones since there’s no economic logic behind the EU dutifully complying with Washington’s demands to decouple from Russia other than the fact the bloc lacks the political independence to say no to America
ShortTrade appears to be the weak link in the new multilateral initiative as the U.S. is reluctant to take on clear commitments to open markets
ShortThe BRICS+ format is back and is at the very center of the discussions surrounding China’s chairmanship in the grouping
ShortThe path of building a framework for “integration of integrations” is fraught with risks and uncertainties
ShortFor Russia’s ambitions to be realized, one has to admit the mistakes made during the first “turn to the East”, which suffered from lack of consistent actions, as the far-reaching plans have never been supported by any strategic papers
ShortThe formation of the platforms of the Global South will raise the potential for the use of national currencies and the de-dollarization of trade
ShortOn May 24, 2022, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a round table titled “Regional Dimensions of Russia — India Partnership under the New Circumstances”. RIAC Director General Andrey Kortunov delivered welcoming remarks
ShortAmid the spikes in geopolitical risk witnessed in recent years, there may be a need to explore some of the reserves in international mediation and diplomacy
ShortIf the momentum continues, Indonesia will likely amplify the country’s ongoing space-related endeavors with a view to enhance its political and economic position in the region
ShortA common platform would address the issue of the “digital gap” across the countries of Eurasia via promoting greater “digital inclusivity”
ShortApparently, the Biden administration is willing to boost U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific notwithstanding the declared defense budget austerity
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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%)
