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Prospects for Russia–China Cooperation in the Middle East

Coordinated actions between Russia and China could have a positive effect on regional stability The Middle East is a region that has traditionally fallen under the ... ... the countries in the region. Russian experts have helped to build the first nuclear power plant in the Middle East near the Iranian city of Bushehr, and the two sides have signed contracts on the construction of additional blocks [ 12 ]. Contracts were ...

01.10.2018

Iran’s Presence in Syria: Is It There for the Long Haul?

Iran does not have sufficient resources to ensure the rebuilding of the war-torn country ... ... functions. Since the start of the war, Iran has, according to various sources, sent thousands of soldiers and pieces of military equipment to Syria, as well as and tens of... ... Syria, for which Iran has no money. Tehran is forced to act with regard to Russia and China’s support, given the unwillingness of European investors to invest in post-war...

11.09.2018

South Asian Gas Market: It’s Time to Mount an Offensive

... million tonnes. The growth rate of India’s LNG imports is so high that the country might actually come close to the leader China in the near future, especially given that New Delhi briefly exceeded Beijing’s LNG imports in December 2017 (2.4 million ... ... Qatar, the withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the threat of new sanctions against Iran all undermine buyers’ confidence in the reliability of Gulf supplies and force them to look elsewhere for their gas. In ...

17.07.2018

RIAC and Fletcher School Work Meeting on «Sanctions against Russia: Escalation Scenarios and Countermeasures»

... meeting with representatives of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (Tufts University, USA) focusing on «Sanctions against Russia: Escalation Scenarios and Countermeasures»... ... crisis, the issues of the EU-the U.S. relations in connection with the situation around Iran, possible measures and mechanisms for mitigating sanctions, as well as scenarios... ... the development of foreign policy economic instruments in the U.S., EU, Russia, and China. Leading scientists and experts in the area of international relations, world...

27.05.2018

North Korea, Iran, and Prospects for Nuclear-Weapon-Free World. RIAC Hosts a Webinar on Nuclear Non-Proliferation

... of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, recently announced his intention to cancel the “nuclear deal” with Iran, concluded in July 2015. In the meanwhile, Washington is uttering unfounded accusations towards Russia on violating the START Treaty. All this is taking place against a backdrop of the ongoing crisis over ... ... Korea’s nuclear program. In this context, the cooperation of the three key nuclear powers — Russia, the United States, and China — is becoming a vital necessity. The question of how this interaction can be implemented became the main topic on the ...

18.10.2017

What is the Difference between Sanctions against China and Sanctions against Russia?

... and Russian companies have already been subjected to US sanctions for their ties with North Korea. The Americans want to force China and Russia to show great energy in pressure on North Korea and consider sanctions against them as one of the key measures.... ... large volume of the American market. Any company can be faced with a choice: either the American market, or, for example, the Iranian one. Such a game was quite successful against Tehran. At least in the United States it is commonly believed that sanctions ...

05.09.2017

Breaking the U.S.-Russia Impasse: Keeping the Door Open to Dialogue

... could help lead to the eventual resolution of a number of disputes. Ilya Kravchenko: USA and NATO: Who Needs Who? Geostrategic Concerns At the roots of the crisis is the... ... treaties be updated or expanded to include other states, such as the European states and China? Washington is also in the process of modernizing its tactical nuclear weapons... .... How might the 2013 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear accord with Iran impact U.S. Missile Defense deployments in Europe — particularly given the fact...

28.06.2017

Eurasia in Russian Foreign Policy: Interests, Opportunities and Constraints

... member states and thereby make their economies more efficient. Greater cooperation with China marked another important dimension of Russia's policy. Plans to connect the Silk... ... now focused on shoring up the Afghan government. The region is also important to the USA as a theatre in which to contain the economic influence of China and to block integration... ... Experts’ Debate: “Membership in the EEU in Exchange for Security” Iran Growing influence in the region may fall to Iran. While sanctions caused considerable...

16.12.2015

Does the World Need More Oil?

... anxiety has chiefly been caused by the numerous unexpected events in July and August, which saw the lifting of sanctions against Iran, disappointment in the pace of growth in the Chinese economy, the situation in the Middle East, and OPEC member countries’ ... ... thing is clear: Russia will not turn the tide on the oil market; rather it will exacerbate the current situation. Factor 5: China’s growth rate Reuters China’s rapidly developing economy and growing role as a major oil importer is one of ...

15.09.2015
 

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  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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