Presentation at the Fifth Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate, November 11.
On November 11–12, 2018, Abu Dhabi hosted the fifth annual expert meeting within the strategic dialog organized by Emirates Policy Center with the support of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Traditionally the event gathers a large number of specialists in international relations, regional security, and Middle Eastern issues. Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, made a speech at the session devoted to the role of Russia in...
Foreign viewpoints
After the reelection of Vladimir Putin for another term as president of the Russian Federation in March of this year, Russia is entering a new cycle of foreign and domestic policy. Russia's foreign policy at the moment is particularly fraught; the conflict in Syria, the continued uncertain status of the Donbass region of Ukraine, accusations of cyberwarfare and interference in US elections, and the Skripal poisoning incident in ...
Russia needs “smart” foreign policy
The recent presidential election in Russia demonstrated convincingly that society is firmly behind the country’s political leadership. An overwhelming majority of voters expressed confidence in, and support for, the domestic and foreign policy pursued by the government under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin. Over the past few difficult years, Russia has managed to achieve two vitally important and closely related foreign policy goals: ensuring the...
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Russian analyst Andrey Kortunov and former UK Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rikfind about Putin's presidential victory amid rising tensions with the West.
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Russian analyst Andrey Kortunov and former UK Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rikfind about Putin's presidential victory amid rising tensions with the West.
On February 20, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable on Russia and EU strategy for partnerships. Oliver Gnad, Founder and Managing Director of the Bureau für Zeitgeschehen (BfZ), took part in the meeting.
On February 20, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable on Russia and EU strategy for partnerships. Oliver Gnad, Founder and Managing Director of the Bureau für Zeitgeschehen (BfZ), took part in the meeting.
The participants discussed...
On Monday, February 5, 2018, Russian Center of Science and Culture in Warsaw hosted a presentation of «Russia’s Foreign Policy: Looking Towards 2018» report made by Ivan Timofeev, Director of Programs, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), for the representatives of Polish expert community and journalists.
On Monday, February 5, 2018,
Russian Center of Science and Culture in Warsaw
hosted a presentation of «Russia’s Foreign Policy: Looking Towards 2018» report made by Ivan Timofeev, Director...
The former rebel and non-systemic candidate, a tireless fighter against the Washington establishment and the Deep State, in fact acknowledged his defeat. It's time to change Russia's tactics toward Washington
Donald Trump’s first State of the Union speech appears to be carefully prepared and edited many times over. Of course, numerous and corrosive critics found some negative hooks. According to them, Trump impudently attributed to himself the economic achievements of the Barack Obama administration...
A Forecasting Report
This report reflects the results of the work conducted by the Working Group for Forecasting. A systemic approach has been taken to identify the most important areas of Russia’s foreign policy for 2018, as well as the key threats and opportunities for the country on the global arena. The geographic scope of the forecasts covers the West, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the post-Soviet states.
The authors hope that the ideas and conclusions provided in this report will...
A Forecasting Report. Summary
This report reflects the results of the work conducted by the Working Group for Forecasting. A systemic approach has been taken to identify the most important areas of Russia’s foreign policy for 2018, as well as the key threats and opportunities for the country on the global arena. The geographic scope of the forecasts covers the West, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the post-Soviet states.
The authors hope that the ideas and conclusions provided in this report...
On December 13-15 European University Institute in Florence under the auspices of Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, with the support of Academy of Global Governance and Torino World Affairs Institute at the University of Torino held an international training session for the representatives of analytical centers, experts, and journalists «The Resilience of Russia’s Global Outreach: Challenges and Opportunities».
On December 13-15
European University Institute in Florence
under the auspices...
