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The International System between Crisis and Revolution

... any other crises that humanity has gone through since the Cold War. Let’s list the most obvious of these differences. First of all, previous crises would unfold predominantly in one, albeit very important, part of the planet or in one dimension of international relations. The world has gone through acute crises of statehood in some of its regions, including the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and the Arab Spring 20 years later. The security crisis that climaxed in terrorist attacks in New York and ...

29.12.2023

analytics

The Thucydides’ Trap: the Avoidable Destiny Between the US and China

As the Western philosopher George Santayana said, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The controversial “Thucydides trap” argument has sparked a heated debate since 2013, when President Xi Jinping of China told a cluster of western guests: “We must all work together to avoid Thucydides’ trap.” Later, this concept was elucidated by Professor Graham Allison in his articles, talks and famous book Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap . So, what...

25.03.2020

expert column

Poll conducted

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%)