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Russia and India: Relying on Themselves and Each Other

Russia and India will likely have to exercise strategic patience again—a quality they both possess in abundance Self-sufficiency in Russian-Indian relations has become commonplace over the nearly eighty years of their history. Both countries are major ...

03.02.2026

Beyond Bipolarity: Russia as a Safety Valve in Southeast Asia

Ultimately, the future of the Eurasian project in Southeast Asia will be defined by the quality of Russia’s engagement with the World Majority The contemporary international system has entered a period of structural turbulence . This is not merely a transition between global leaders, but a fundamental restructuring of the techno-economic and normative ...

30.01.2026

Five ‘What to Do’ for the European Union

... several chessboards at once. What to do with the United States? Ivan Timofeev: Has a Transatlantic Split Occurred? A year ago, such a question would have rarely occurred to anyone. Brussels and Washington were closely aligned on the issue of containing Russia. There was also common ground on the issue of growing competition with China. The level of economic ties remained high. Military-political integration has been revived. NATO has welcomed two new EU members—Finland and Sweden. Surprises were expected ...

23.01.2026

RIAC Experts Discuss Russia–ASEAN Cooperation

On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.” On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast ...

19.01.2026

Has a Transatlantic Split Occurred?

... policy across a number of areas. This shift has impacted cooperation with European allies. These changes stand in particular contrast to the Biden presidency, when the US and EU achieved unprecedented solidarity, including on the issue of containing Russia. But can we really speak of a transatlantic schism? After all, the US and the EU are linked by formal relations within NATO, a vast cultural legacy of alliance relations, and close economic ties. Are we witnessing a fluctuation, albeit acute, but ...

13.01.2026

Greater Eurasia as a Common Home

... their readiness to continue developing the organization as an element that binds together all other frameworks of cooperation among Eurasia’s states. At the front and centre of the SCO lies the continuously strengthening strategic partnership between Russia and China – serving as the guarantee of long-term stability across Eurasia for all of the states located here. For Moscow and Beijing, the last few years drove home the realization that security from global threats and the development of both ...

13.01.2026

The Grey Swan Attack: Consequences of Targeting a Russian Presidential Residence

Moscow has sufficient restraint not to slam the door and walk out of negotiations. Such a scenario would play into the hands of its adversaries The Ukrainian drone attack on one of the Russian President’s residences was difficult to predict in terms of its specific location and timing. However, the numerous enemy drone strikes on Russian territory that have become commonplace over the past three years suggested that such an event ...

30.12.2025

Strategy for a Transition Period

... functions. It’s worth noting in this context that foreign aid is mentioned in the Strategy only in relation to Africa, and this is done in a highly critical tone. Fifth , but not least, the United States clearly does not seek confrontation with either Russia (its role in achieving stability in Eurasia is openly acknowledged) or China. Unlike the 2017 sanctions law, which characterised Russia, along with Iran and North Korea, as an adversary, the new Strategy contains nothing of the sort. It is not ...

30.12.2025
 

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  1. 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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