On November 12, the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) hosted the International Scientific Conference “Security and Development in Central Eurasia.”
On November 12, the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) hosted the International Scientific Conference “Security and Development in Central Eurasia.”
The event brought together leading experts and young scholars ...
From empires to alliances: the continent’s long road to mutual respect
We can no longer expect the international system – whether global or Eurasian – to reproduce the
“ideal”
models of order known from history. The world has changed too profoundly. Yet if the nations of Greater Eurasia wish to coexist securely, we must begin defining our own principles of legitimacy and mutual respect....
Greater Eurasia has yet to develop its own criteria for successful coexistence – one that doesn’t create threats that would necessitate questioning the cherished principle of the inviolability of state sovereignty
Greater Eurasia has yet to develop its ...
... its successful
Modern relations between Russia and Uzbekistan are not limited to a number of issues which arise in bilateral cooperation, even when its successful.They are a factor that largely determines the real state of affairs throughout Central Eurasia. The stability of the entire regional system of joint development and security depends on how they develop in the future, writes
Timofei Bordachev
,
Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club. The article is based on the results of the ...
The most important political task facing those who are sincerely committed to fostering joint development and cooperation in Eurasia is interaction with external factors which cannot be completely excluded, even theoretically
The most important political task facing those who are sincerely committed to fostering joint development and cooperation in Eurasia is interaction ...
With cooperation and pragmatic diplomacy, Eurasia can shape a more resilient and interconnected future in an increasingly multipolar world
Introduction
In the 34 years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the global geoeconomic order has seen considerable shifts. The post-1990 economic ...
... affects their ability to ensure that sustainable cooperation grows on the solid foundation of our relations. This is what our common neighbours in China, Iran and Afghanistan expect from Russia and Central Asia, as well as the other major powers of Eurasia, such as, for example, India.
Now, when cooperation between Russia and the Central Asian countries is reaching a new level, it seems important to pay attention to several issues that will arise in the near future. First, this means managing the ...
... development combined to unsettle the balance of global and regional security. The annual report produced jointly by RIAC, ICCA RAS and the Fudan University focuses on the political and economic engagement between Moscow and Beijing in Central Asia and Eurasia as the key region of their shared interest. The report contains data monitoring the evolution of bilateral ties in business and trade, banking and finance, transport and logistics, and humanitarian sectors. Recommendations for relevant ministries ...
... location. This dictates how nations answer the question of what is the most important condition for our survival in a world where cooperation has not yet acquired the character of a common idea? For Russia, located in the centre of the vast continent of Eurasia, the answer lies in its military capabilities, which allow it to exclude the possibility of a fatal defeat in a clash with any enemy. The “island” position of the United States has a similar significance; the country is located at a significant ...
... be cautious and try to avoid an alliance mentality and Western mistakes. For example, many experts believe that Russia’s suspension from the G-8 in 2014 sharpened the divide between the Global South and North. It also intensified the crisis in the Eurasia region. Second, if the BRICS decides on an alternative currency, then the currency must not be the national currency of any member country. The world has already been facing the worst consequences of such a decision.
Lastly, it should create linkages ...
