... (but not the only, as we will discuss later) prerequisites for arms reduction and cutting the associated costs.
At present, Russia does not question the fact that the INF Treaty, if observed, is a key component of the current environment, which can be ... ... Nuclear Powers and the Future of the INF Treaty
Other official nuclear powers could play a positive role in the current crisis. China is a very important component of the equation: on the one hand, it is has the largest number of missile systems, both nuclear ...
... itself should be revised
Could the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty have been saved? No doubt. American and Russian experts have long discussed allegations of treaty violations in great detail, and there is no shortage of proposals on ... ... likely to feel the impact of the U.S’s decision. Sooner or later, the Pentagon may start expanding its arsenal for deterring China to ensure that it maintains “escalation dominance.” Intermediate-range systems could play a significant role toward ...
... the largest, but also the most influential union in Eurasia
The G7 summit in Quebec (Canada) and the SCO summit in Qingdao (China) took place at almost exactly the same time and once again clearly demonstrated the ever growing multipolarity of global ... ... bilateral meetings between the leaders of member states, observers and the SCO dialogue partners continued. An important event in Russia–China relations in the run-up to the summit was the state visit by the President of the Russian Federation, which resulted ...
RIAC Policy Brief 16, 2018
The three nations of Russia, Japan, and the United States face common security challenges in Northeast Asia. The nuclear problem of the Korean Peninsula ... ... the recent positive developments, its long term solution remains far from guaranteed. The task of accommodating the growing China’s influence is another challenge to be dealt with by the three powers.
The global context of deteriorating relations between ...
On May 14, 2018, in Moscow, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a meeting with the representatives of Institute of West-Asian and African ... ... not automatically mean that the international agreements will disintegrate. Chinese experts underscored the important role of China in the development of the Middle East economies. In addition, the experts discussed the role of Russia and China in the ...
... marked by the development of a qualitatively new generation of space and rocketry technology. China, which had tapped into the Russian technological resources, launched its first man in orbit in 2003, started an unmanned Lunar research program in 2007, ... ... programs of the last third of the past century.
The Phantom Menace
Ksenia Muratshina:
Will There Be New Star Wars in Asia-Pacific? China's Military Space Program
Having reviewed the past six decades of space exploration, it is apparent that the impact of space equipment on international security is rather complex.
On the one hand, spacecraft enhance security by supporting the enforcement of international ...
On March 15, 2018, Igor Ivanov, President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation Li Hui and diplomats of the Embassy.
On March 15, 2018, Igor Ivanov, President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's ...
How to build relations with the United States? Russia is not the only country asking itself this question
Late last year, President ... ... voice their desire to preserve and strengthen allied relations with the United States.
China has reacted to the US administration’s attacks with little more than official... ... halfway will lead to positive changes in the world and contribute to the strengthening of international security.
RIAC and CSIS Report “Policy Priorities in U.S.-Russia Relations”...
... Ukraine crisis primarily as the result of decisive actions by Vladimir Putin. The cooperation mechanisms that existed between Russia and a number of West-centered institutions went back to zero in a very short period. They were unable to prevent the crisis ... ...
However, any military pressure by the Americans will push Moscow further towards military partnership with Beijing. Russia and China are unlikely to form a full-fledged military alliance. But this is not necessary for Washington to find itself faced with ...
Today, the Korean peninsula is one of the most militarized places on the entire planet. It is here where the interests of large powers like the US, China, and Russia intersect. The range of forces that could be deployed in a possible conflict (within a fairly limited space on a rough terrain) is truly impressive.
Yet, the prospects of a large military conflict are doubtful. Chances of an easy victory are too ...
