Search: International security,Russia,Terrorism,USA (5 materials)

The Crocus City Hall: What We Know and What We Don’t

Is an efficient international cooperation in fighting against terrorism possible in the era of intense geopolitical competition? The overall picture ... ... or demands; as it later turned out, terrorists were not even sufficiently fluent in Russian. No hostages were taken, the goal of the attackers was quite simple—to kill... ... the information from Washington was very general, unclear and therefore not really usable. There are thousands and thousands of popular public spaces in Moscow, and if...

25.03.2024

Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier

... characterize it as a threat multiplier is that it exacerbates other security threats, such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, geopolitical risks. We know that a warming planet... ... is immune. Every part of the world is affected by climate change. The United States, Russia, China, and other large countries, such as India, parts of the Middle East, and... ... bring the power down in major urban areas. In your opinion, how could Russia and the USA cooperate on detection, monitoring, preventing, and mitigating security threats...

24.11.2021

Russia’s War on Terror(ism)

... resurgence of Isis-K attacks and the rise of militant factions have emphasized the need for other international actors to fill the void left by the United States and map out a strategy for Central Asian stability. In the words of President Vladimir Putin of Russia , the US withdrawal has opened “a Pandora’s box full of problems related to terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime and, unfortunately, religious extremism”. What if Afghanistan turns out to be a hotbed for international terrorism? Andrey Kazantsev: Prospects and Scenarios for Afghanistan: Russian and Chinese Interests ...

06.10.2021

Islamic State after ISIS. Colonies without Metropole or Cyber Activism?

... role will cryptocurrencies play in funding terrorists? How can Russia and the US cooperate in fighting mutual security threats?... ... opinion, will cryptocurrencies become a significant source of terrorism funding? Some experts believe that pressure on traditional ... ... existential threat is that of global warming and its effects on international security. It is no secret that the rise in global ... ... you are an expert in the Cold War. At present, Russia and the USA are experiencing a period of tensions in their relationship....

13.02.2018

Ad hoc Relations for Ad hoc Terrorism

On 25, April 2016 RIAC in cooperation with CSIS held a seminar “Russia-US Cooperation on Building Regional Security”. As participants discussed the ongoing international crises and fight against terrorism, website editor Mariya Smekalova asked Kathleen Hicks (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Kim Cragin (National Defense University) and Olga Oliker (CSIS) three short security-related questions. Is social media only a trigger ...

29.04.2016

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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