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Meeting with Belgian Delegation from Royal Institute for International Relations

On November 18, 2018, in the residence of the Ambassador of Belgium to Russia, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC General Director, met with the Belgian delegation from The Royal Institute for International Relations (EGMONT) visiting Moscow, as well as with Marc Franco, former Head of the European Commission to Russia. On November 18, 2018, in the residence of the Ambassador of Belgium to Russia, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC General Director, met with the Belgian delegation from The Royal Institute for International...

20.11.2018

«Relations between Russia and the EU in the Context of Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union» Seminar

On November 12, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Russia and the Delegation of the European Union to Russia held a seminar on “Relations between Russia and the EU in the Context of Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union”. On November 12, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in partnership with ...

14.11.2018

Riga Dialogue Recommendations

Russia and the West must both be ready for compromise solutions based on reciprocity Riga Dialogue Recommendations are a result of the annual “ Riga Dialogue ”. The event gathers high-level policy-makers and experts from the EU, US, Russia and the European neighborhood. This year’s edition — “The New Normal in the Euro-Atlantic Security Order” — focused on the political, military and economic dimensions of the Russia-West relationship. — Politically, Russia and the West must both be ready for compromise...

12.11.2018

Migration Challenges for Russia and EU Discussed at University of Bologna

On November 9, 2018, University of Bologna (Italy), Forli School of Political Science and International Relations, hosted a seminar on the theme “Russia's Migration Strategy: New Challenges”. On November 9, 2018, University of Bologna (Italy), Forli School of Political Science and International Relations, hosted a seminar on the theme “Russia's Migration Strategy: New Challenges”. Elena Alekseenkova, RIAC Program Manager, gave a lecture for students and general audience. The event was held as part...

12.11.2018

“Conventional Arms Control in Europe” Seminar

On November 7, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council together with the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions held a seminar on “Conventional Arms Control in Europe”. On November 7, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council together with the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions held a seminar on “Conventional Arms Control in Europe”. A draft report prepared by the OSCE Network of Institutions was presented for discussion at the seminar. The report will be...

11.11.2018

Seminar "The Road to the Charter of Paris: Historical Narratives and Lessons for the OSCE Today"

On November 8, 2018, the Russian International Affairs Council, together with OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions, held a seminar “The Road to the Charter of Paris: Historical Narratives and Lessons for the OSCE Today”. On November 8, 2018, the Russian International Affairs Council, together with OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions, held a seminar “The Road to the Charter of Paris: Historical Narratives and Lessons for the OSCE Today”. The seminar discussed the...

10.11.2018

Embassy of New Zealand Discusses the Consequences of the US Withdrawal from the INF Treaty

On November 6, 2018, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, Nadezhda Arbatova, Head of Department for European Political Studies at RAS IMEMO, and Tatyana Parkhalina, Deputy Director at RAS Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences, had a meeting with Rob Taylor, Divisional Manager, Europe Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand. On November 6, 2018, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, Nadezhda Arbatova, Head of Department for European Political Studies...

09.11.2018

Three Scenarios for the Next EU Elections

Reflections on a Far Right win, European dream team, and a two-speed Europe The next elections for the European Parliament will take place on 23-26 May 2019 and the EU’s various political families are already mobilising. They will be crucial elections in a crucial year. 2019 promises tough times for Europe with Brexit, elections, and certainly more financial turbulences, which are already under way. Here we propose three short- and medium-term possible scenarios, none of which looks reassuring...

07.11.2018

Will Russia Return to Europe?

The present Russia-West conflict need not predetermine a difficult Russiaт-Western century. What are the scenarios? And what can be done? Can Russia return to the European fold in the foreseeable future? I ask this not in the geographic sense, of course — for Russia has always been, and remains, on all the evidence — a predominantly European country. But what of a new communion, in terms of institutions and values, between Russia and the EU, with which Moscow fell out in scandal several years...

06.11.2018

Andrey Kortunov Meets with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger

On November 2, 2018, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, had a meeting with Thomas Greminger, Secretary General of the OSCE, and the accompanying European diplomats. On November 2, 2018, Andrey Kortunov , RIAC Director General, had a meeting with Thomas Greminger, Secretary General of the OSCE, and the accompanying European diplomats. The following issues were discussed in the course of the meeting: participation of independent Russian, European, and American experts in the preparation of...

05.11.2018
 

Poll conducted

  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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