... security guarantees and the objective need for new sources of energy. For example, the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation in Russia has been contracted to build nuclear reactors in
a number of countries
, including China, Egypt, Hungary, Iran, and Turkey. The list of countries thinking about developing their own nuclear programs continues to grow, especially among those nations that require sources of cheap clean energy. However, the specific nature of nuclear energy is such that its peaceful use ...
... US is presumed to have used them with British (and tacit Cypriot?) consent. And yet, if the Cypriot president’s “hope” extended only to the US protection of Exxon Mobil’s explorations in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), then, given Turkey’s escalating threats and daily provocations, the “hope” was rational and fully justified. Also, it would be justified
a fortiori
if Washington is seen as also wishing to condemn Erdogan’s gunboat diplomacy.
Ambassador Stanislav Osadchiy,...
... also increasing it is a regional power, improving its political system and increasing oil production, although it still has considerable internal problems.
Moreover, Russia, as the dominant power in Syria, is friendly with Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, the Kurds, and the incumbent Syrian regime all at the same time. The situation is like a “polygamist marriage:” confusing, complicated and conducive to conflict and misunderstanding. Israel and Saudi Arabia agree that Russian control in Syria ...
On April 24–25, 2019, in Beirut, RIAC representatives took part in the event organized by Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Omran Center for Strategic Studies on the Syrian restoration.
On April 24–25, 2019, in Beirut, RIAC representatives took part in the event organized by Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Omran Center for Strategic Studies on the Syrian restoration.
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation seminar on Actors, Policies, and Obstacles to Economic Recovery in Syria consisted of six sessions and...
... “second option” for Russia in Syria?
The situation around Russia in Syria is up for debate. No doubt, Russia would like to lead a reconstruction effort in Syria, in harmony with all relevant partners, including the UN, the EU, the USA, China, India, Turkey, Iran, Israel, the Sunni Arab states including the Golf Council Countries (GCC-states), Egypt and Morocco. However, many of the parties on the list of wished-for partners are strongly hostile to each other, and it might therefore perhaps not be ...
Interconnectedness of Turkey with Europe and USA may be of good utility for Russian global foreign policy
With ongoing debates on Russian-made S-400 deliveries to Turkey, fate of continuing cooperation of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Syria and future of Ankara’s relations ...
... industry to join this initiative.
CREON leadership will take part in meetings and events organized by RIAC and will continue to support such important forums as “Russia and China: Taking on a New Quality of Bilateral Relations” and “Russia and Turkey: Strengthening Multidimensional Partnership”.
CREON Group is a Russian group of companies operating in the area of investment and consulting services in oil and gas production, project management, and information analytics. CREON's mission is ...
... United Nations, Assistant Administrator of UNDP, and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, and Rastislav Vrbensky, Deputy Director. The event was organized by the Swiss Embassy and supported by diplomats from Armenia, Georgia, and Turkey, experts from Sberbank of Russia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. After the opening speeches by the organizers of the meeting, the discussion was opened by Timur Makhmutov, RIAC Deputy Director of Programs.
The ...
The most prominent and currently active businessmen in Syria
After raging for eight years, the violent phase of the Syrian civil war seems to be reaching its final stages, with Idlib as the last
holdout
. Recently, leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey
held talks
in Sochi to discuss securing peace in Syria and preventing a large-scale military assault on Idlib, Syria’s last rebel enclave. World leaders have also discussed the the reconstruction of the war-torn country. Russian President Vladimir ...
... perform training missions.
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Certainly, these events have a special significance for their participants, who exchange information and expand cooperation. The Blackseafor
was established
for this purpose in 2001 and had Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Georgia participate. Today, we can hardly say that the states of the Black Sea region have a complete understanding on security matters: joint exercises with the participation of all states
have not been held
since 2014. The Blackseafor ...
