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The 2025 summit is a marker of the end of the period of unconditional unification of the Euro-Atlantic community around the “Russian threat”" and very soon the allies will again face the existential question: “Why us?” The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s summit is traditionally one of the last events of the spring political season in Europe. In late June—early ...
... begun The trademark style of the current US president, Donald Trump, is verbal spectacle. His statements – brash, contradictory, sometimes theatrical – should be monitored, but not overestimated. They are not inherently favorable or hostile to Russia. And we must remember: Trump is not the ‘king’ of America. The ‘Trump revolution’ that many anticipated at the beginning of the year appears to have given way to Trump’s own evolution – a drift toward accommodation with the American ...
... spotlighted the group’s growing influence SFC Correspondent Zheng Qingting, Intern Fan Shuqing in Beijing The recent BRICS Summit in Brazil has spotlighted the group’s growing influence. Speaking to SFC, Andrey Kortunov, Academic Director of the Russian International Affairs Council, described BRICS as a “global laboratory” for innovative cooperation, with China playing a pivotal role. Kortunov highlighted the group’s shift from political rhetoric to practical initiatives, ...
... objectives depends on common domestic standards – such as the social contract – then only a narrow group of nations, belonging to a single political civilization, can achieve this. The US and Europe constitute one such civilization. Their rivals – Russia, China, India, and other major developing states – represent distinct political civilizations, each with unique internal structures and interpretations of a just social order. Thus, expecting them to articulate a unified global agenda in the ...
On July 7, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation of Indian officials, headed by Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament On July 7, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation of Indian officials, headed by Sujeet ...
It is a calculated diplomatic maneuver grounded in national and regional interests On July 3, 2025, a pivotal moment unfolded in the evolving geopolitics of South and Central Asia. The Russian Federation officially recognized the Taliban government of Afghanistan, becoming the first country in the world to do so. This diplomatic breakthrough not only marks a bold shift in Moscow’s foreign policy posture but also opens the door to ...
... United States continues to assert itself as one of the most active players in the Middle East, pursuing its objectives through every available means – including military force. While few would question America’s overwhelming military might, some Russian and foreign analysts have recently suggested that the US is drifting toward isolationism, retreating from long-standing commitments and hesitating to deploy its armed forces. Yet Donald Trump’s actions appear to defy this narrative, underscoring ...
On July 2, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), together with St. Petersburg State University (SPbU), held a roundtable discussion on “Increasing Tensions in the Baltic Sea Region: Management Mechanisms.” On July 2, 2025, the Russian International ...
External political factors may have a growing influence on Russian-Chinese economic relations Economic relations between Russia and China remain high. Beijing has become Moscow's most important trading partner, and in the context of Western sanctions, it has also become an alternative source of industrial and ...
Strategically, Russia has little to gain and a lot to lose in case the crisis goes deeper In the early morning of June 24 US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after twelve days of intense airstrikes. The United States itself actively ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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