... observation and solitude. Both the First and the Second World Wars started as intra-European conflicts, which in turn dragged the whole world into a world war. It is not impossible for history to repeat itself.
This is a particularly fragile time in the international security situation. The collapse of the world order, the fierce confrontation between major countries, the failure of international institutions and the inefficiency of global governance make it easy for existing security issues to develop and for new regional conflicts to occur. In the worst ...
... However, Kishida's diplomatic marathon was also an opportunity to introduce the latest changes in the Japanese foreign and security policy to key Japanese partners, allies and, arguably, even to its opponents.
Andrey Kortunov:
A New Western Cohesion and World Order
Indeed, the trip took place right after Japan made significant revisions in its 2013 National Security Strategy and in related operational documents. Across the next five years, Tokyo's defense spending is set to double, which will make Japan's ...
... negotiations on arms control, especially concerning its nuclear component as the “core axis” across the entire system of international security. What of the UN’s real contribution to facilitating negotiations amid the current international crisis!... ... leaders? The same applies to the well-known Russian demands made in December 2021.
Andrey Kortunov:
A New Western Cohesion and World Order
Whatever can be said about the benefits of UN’s specialized programs and projects, it is also clear that the crisis ...
... for a significant number of states in the Global South to join the Western consensus? The author’s analysis aims to outline a possible interdisciplinary discussion that could provide answers to these and other questions.
A New Western Cohesion and World Order
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... they are also operating within the framework of a predominantly adversarial major power relationship.
Igor Ivanov:
Rethinking International Security for a Post-Pandemic World
Merging the needs of a new foreign policy track with the limitations derived ... ... priorities for major powers. Perhaps most important, however, these powers should focus on making 30 Perspectives on a Changing World Order a compelling case for enhancements and improvements to global governance. Future governance structures should incorporate ...
... elucidated by Professor Graham Allison in his articles, talks and famous book
Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap
. So, what exactly is this Thucydides ’trap?
Igor Ivanov:
The Belt and Road Initiative: Towards a New World Order
The phrase originates from the ancient Greek historian Thucydides who had observed that the Peloponnesian war (431BC-404BC) was caused by the growth of Athens, the rising power, and the corresponding fear of Sparta, the ruling power. Currently,...
... policies do not win the day.
What kind of global governance could we expect in 10–15 years? What powers will determine the future world order in your opinion? And what place should Russia take?
I would like to think that we will see continued strong international ... ... deterioration in relations between the United States and Russia, and tensions between the United States and China, global cooperation on international security remains important, whether that be on counter terrorism, regulating nuclear, chemical and other weapons ...
The conclusion is clear: to preserve the liberal world order by all means, to rationalize United States policy, and to isolate Russia and China or make them return to their usual roles. But a return of the old order of post-bipolar times is unlikely
Andrey Kortunov:
Why the World is Not Becoming ...
Perhaps the term “arms control” 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 resolving compliance concerns and giving the treaty a new lease on life. Washington and Moscow are not likely to face any unprecedented security threats that would require the immediate deployment of intermediate-range...
... year's topic is "Envisioning Peace and Security in a Fragmented World."
The two-day event included about twenty open and closed sessions with a total of more than 500 participants.
The main topics of the sessions were the transformation of the world order, the rise of the global South and its participation in global governance, the role of regional powers in resolving international conflicts, the role of media in a fragmented world, international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, ...
