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OSCE Faces a Choice

Interview with Andrei Zagorski In the run-up to the international seminar “Helsinki +40: Prospects for strengthening the OSCE”, which will be held by the Russian International Affairs Council, we talked to Professor Andrei Zagorski of MGIMO University, head of department at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences,...

24.09.2014

OSCE PA’s Helsinki +40 Project Begins Thursday With Moscow Seminar

The first in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Helsinki +40 series of international seminars aimed at fomenting reform of the OSCE takes place this Thursday, 25 September, in Moscow. The event, hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), will bring ...

23.09.2014

The Helsinki Final Act: Is there life after 40?

Article by Javier Ruperez, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (1996-1998) Right After the War No Peace Treaty was signed to certify an end to World War II in Europe and validate the territorial changes it caused on the continent. Hasty military arrangements taken by the victorious powers ...

22.09.2014

Russia should not allow US to isolate it in international arena

... "here and now the balance of world powers is tested," including "check whether the US will be able to really create an effective isolation of Russia." "We must not allow the US to isolate Russia, including on international arena, in OSCE for example. In my opinion, we manage to achieve it. Because the world is very diverse. When we are said in the West that there is a kind of world community, which condemns us, they mean 28 NATO member states and the EU. However, this is not the ...

14.07.2014

New Chance for the OSCE

Trial by Ukraine The European security system is facing hard times. However, lessons should be learned from crises. Decision-making on key issues must involve all countries in the region. The OSCE provides ample opportunities for seeking consensus and is able to adapt to new challenges. Since the Dark Ages, the cessation of military conflicts in Europe has been the main motivation for those advancing projects aimed at developing pan-European ...

09.07.2014

Workshop "Helsinki +40: the Past, the Present and the Future"

On July 3, 2014, the Russian International Affairs Council hosted the workshop "Helsinki +40: the Past, the Present and the Future" to discuss the Russian position and Russian interests in the OSCE, prospects of this international body, and the activities to be reflected in a future RIAC report on the issue. The event has been meant as a preview to the international workshop on the OSCE to be held by RIAC with the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly ...

07.07.2014

RIAC and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly initiative launch Helsinki +40 Project

Russian International Affairs Council is taking part in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly initiative . August 2015 will mark the 40 th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. The two years before this milestone give us time to fulfill the commitments undertaken and to develop, looking towards the future and capitalizing ...

12.02.2014

Igor Ivanov Awarded the OSCE Medal

On June 17, OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier decorated RIAC President Igor Ivanov with the OSCE Medal for outstanding personal contribution in strengthening security and promoting cooperation in the Euro-Atlantic region.

18.06.2013

Igor Ivanov at the OSCE Security Days

On June 17, RIAC President Igor Ivanov took part in the OSCE Security Days Conference held at the headquarters of the Organization for Security and Cooperation ahead of the Annual Security Review Conference intended to analyze the security level in the Euro-Atlantic space. The Security Days event is attended ...

18.06.2013
 

Poll conducted

  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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