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Will the Arab world be secular?

... transformation of political systems studies affiliated with the School of world politics at Moscow State University and Doctor of Philosophy in History addressed their opening remarks to the participants. Issues of religious and national identity in the Arab spring countries, confrontation between different groups as well as opportunities for the future political, economic and cultural development of the Middle East region were among the topics discussed. RIAC materials - analytical report " Russia ...

18.04.2013

RIAC Experts Discussed the Chances for “Soft Power” in “Arab Spring” Countries

The Russian International Affairs Council on 13 November 2012 held a conference entitled “Russia and the ‘Arab Spring’ countries: chances for ‘soft power’ and traditional instruments of cooperation”. The event was organized within the project “The Middle East: Political Dynamics and Russia’ Interests”. The conference ...

15.11.2012

Russia’s Interests in the Middle East. RIAC Focus

An expert meeting to discuss “Russia’s interests in the Greater Middle East and the obstructing factors: changes in the situation following the Arab Spring”, was held at the RIAC on 29 October 2012. The event was organized within the project “Middle East: Political Developments and Russia’s Interests”. The session was opened by RIAC General Director Andrei Kortunov. Director ...

31.10.2012

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