Search: Think-tanks (3 materials)

Think-Tanks Do the Things Diplomats Cannot Do

... EastWest Institute have been working together on a project regarding Russia–U.S. cooperation in cybersecurity. Cameron Munter, CEO and President of EWI, shares his thoughts on the ways progress in bilateral relations could be reached, the purposes think-tanks address and the qualities a true diplomat would need. Before working at the EastWest Institute, you were career diplomat. And you’ve been working in diplomatic sphere for a long time. So has the job itself changed throughout the years? ...

04.10.2017

How the Investigation into Donald Trump’s “Russian ties” led to RIAC

American media reported that RIAC had attempted to set up a meeting between Trump and Vladimir Putin during the U.S. election campaign. The investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Russian ties” led to the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). American media reported that RIAC had attempted to set up a meeting between Trump and Vladimir Putin during the U.S. election campaign. RIAC Director of Programs Ivan Timofeev, who had communicated with Trump’s campaign headquarters, spoke...

21.08.2017

Of Salesmen and Hermits: Dan Drezner’s Ideas Industry Will Strike a Note in Russia

A review of The Ideas Industry: How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas, by Dan Drezner A review of The Ideas Industry: How Pessimists, Partisans, and Plutocrats are Transforming the Marketplace of Ideas, by Dan Drezner If you are an international relations professional reading this review after following a link on Facebook or Twitter, there is a pretty good chance Dan Drezner does not require an introduction. Though an accomplished academic and think-tanker...

11.05.2017

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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  
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    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  
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