... irrationalities and inequities in the existing international order by means of new constructions, rather than destroying all the old order and mechanisms regardless of the consequences.
As two permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and Russia have an important responsibility to safeguard the existence of the United Nations, the world's most broadly representative multilateral mechanism, and should endeavor to adapt the United Nations to the changes of the times through rational reforms,...
... substantive conversation on this topic with
interested parties and associations.
Ivan Timofeev:
Hybrid War and Hybrid Peace
Already in April, 2024, the Russian leader’s idea was being pursued during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to China. Russia’s top diplomat told the press about an agreement with the Chinese to begin a dialogue on
the structure of security in Eurasia,
a topic that was addressed
during the visit
. The very fact that Putin’s idea appeared on the agenda of negotiations ...
... importance of certain types of state activity. We already see that the modern state is faced with such serious challenges that foreign policy is everywhere subject to considerations of a domestic, political nature. This applies to the Western countries, Russia, China, India and everyone else, and places the most significance on such things that existing theories are not able to make heads or tails of them, simply due to the methodology they have.
One of the curious effects of the two World Wars and, especially,...
... Reddy, Ajay Sah:
India Seeks Arctic Partnerships with Like-Minded Nations
In recent years, especially with the growing tensions at the two poles—the North Pole and the Himalayan Pole—the Three Poles concept has been gaining popularity in India, China, Russia, and in some Northern European countries. Its purpose is not so much to study the natural and climatic processes in these regions as to encourage cooperation between the states involved in Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayan-Tibetan issues.
The Russian ...
... “powder keg”— are the final goal.
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... called for reform of the Security Council after the U.S. vetoed on February 20, 2024 the draft resolution penned by the Algerian delegation on behalf of the Arab Group demanding an
immediate ceasefire
in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone.
Russia and China
Russia has always been in favor of making the Security Council more representative while maintaining its compact composition to ensure an adequate and rapid response to the contemporary challenges and threats. The optimal numerical composition of the ...
On March 18, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a situation analysis themed “Economic Potential of Russia-China Cooperation: Opportunities and Limitations.”
On March 18, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a situation analysis themed “Economic Potential of Russia-China Cooperation: Opportunities and Limitations.” The experts ...
... power balancing.
Russia — India Relations in Broader Geopolitical Context. RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report
This has taken the form of India refusing to take sides in foreign conflicts while multi-aligning between major countries like the U.S., Russia and China with a view towards maximizing its options so as to reap the most beneficial dividends for its national interests. The most prominent examples of this are India’s redoubling of relations with its traditional Russian partner since 2022 alongside ...
... which a significant amount of financial and trade sanctions have been imposed by the United States and its allies. It is Russia today that is most interested in diversifying global finance. Long-term stakeholders include China. So far, sanctions against China are incomparable with restrictions against Russia. In addition, we are talking mainly about American export controls in the field of high technology, and not about financial sanctions. The latter have so far been used only against a small group of Chinese officials in connection with human rights ...
On March 14, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a situation analysis themed “Global Dimension of Russia-China Relations: A View from Moscow.”
On March 14, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a situation analysis themed “Global Dimension of Russia-China Relations: A View from Moscow.” The experts exchanged opinions on the ...
