... financial relations.
The Russia-India-China (RIC) format of interaction that has existed since 2002 is extremely important today, as it unites the three leading Eurasian powers by various parameters: Russia is the largest nuclear power, China is the largest economy, and India is the largest country in terms of population. If the three states can reach an agreement, it will be a significant step towards Eurasian unity. More active work is now underway to strengthen the interaction of the expert community ...
... technology.
The Potential of the Russia-Pakistan Economic Partnership
The growing economic partnership between Pakistan and Russia is mutually beneficial. Russia, with its vast natural resources, advanced technological capabilities, and a diversified economy, can assist Pakistan in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and defense. On the other hand, Pakistan, with its strategic location, young workforce, and vibrant agricultural and manufacturing sectors, offers immense opportunities for Russian ...
Developing a new, understandable language of “sustainable security” in Eurasia, thanks to which everyone will be able to contribute to solving and anticipating common problems in their own way, is necessary
Interaction with China remains one of the most stable and reliable elements for Russia’s foreign policy. The trusting relationship between the leaders of the two countries contributes to the development of a political dialogue in regular high-level meetings and joint statements. Strategic interaction...
... power-base of Russia’s leadership, rising radical opposition parties and even a political regime change in Russia.
However, the economic reality turned out to be different. Contrary to expectations of a financial and economic collapse, the Russian economy demonstrated a spectacular degree of resilience. Factors such as a strong ruble, high energy prices, and the ability to adapt to new trade partners contributed to a much less severe economic contraction; in fact, by the end of 2022, contrary to ...
Geopolitical turbulence, coupled with Afghanistan’s crucial geography, offers a high potential for this country to become a stage for a global conflict
For several decades, Afghanistan has been a source of threats and risks, including those of a terrorist and extremist nature, for the broader Central Eurasian region. That said, since the Taliban [
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] swept to power in August 2021, security in Afghanistan has significantly improved, a fact that is now almost universally recognized. Nevertheless...
... ones you can observe in plenty in New York City's South Bronx or in Chicago's Near West Side.
These days there are heated discussions in the international expert community about when China is going to surpass the United States as the leading global economy. The answer to this question largely depends on the research methodology, available statistics and many other factors, often reflecting the political biases and convictions of the analysts. However, most projections indicate that the gap between ...
... can secure sufficient funding. Furthermore, the countries agreed to pool their resources to build large-scale transport and communications infrastructure, facilitate trade and the free movement of goods and people, and invest in various sectors of the economy. One example that demonstrates the feasibility of these plans is Niger’s
agreement
to sell 150 million liters of diesel to Mali at almost half the going rate, supporting a nation plagued by enduring electricity shortages.
The three leaders ...
In the 21st century, the whole idea of junior and senior partners looks outdated and even archaic. True international partnerships are based on mutual respect, empathy and a carefully calibrated balance of interests
When the current dynamics of Russia-China relations is discussed, the conversation often boils down to the concept of a "senior-junior partnership." A popular view—especially in the West—is that with more cooperation between the two nations, Russia is gradually, but inevitably...
... common with American values. The rise of the PRC is a problem and a challenge for the United States. China's overseas projects, such as the Belt and Road project, are a means of economic expansion for the Celestial Empire that must be contained. China's economy itself is unfair because it ignores market values and develops at the expense of others, including the United States. China's technological growth is also a problem for the United States because it is used for military and political purposes, ...
... Cooperation. In his speech, he reiterated the hope that the NDB and the BRICS Business Council would soon be able to engage with relevant institutions in Turkey, and cooperation in energy would commence.
Much has changed since then both in the world economy and in the global standing of BRICS. The only thing that has remained unchanged is the challenges Turkey faces. In 2024, Ankara is taking a second shot at joining the group—seemingly more successful than the previous one. In addition to Russia,...
