Russian and Pakistani Experts Discuss the Iran Crisis

... consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for the global economy and energy markets. Particular attention was given to the role of multilateral institutions such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS in the context of the Iran crisis. Opening remarks were delivered by Shakil Ahmed Ramay, Founder of AIERD. From the Russian side, presentations were made by Alexander Maryasov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Iran (2001–2005); Pyotr Topychkanov,...