... with India, primarily economists with knowledge of Hindi (although the training of specialists in Indian law remains seriously underdeveloped). In India, however, there are still no academic institutions that systematically train experts in the modern Russian economy or Russian law with knowledge of the Russian language. Most universities that teach Russian studies are oriented toward history and literature. As a result, the niche of specialists on contemporary Russian realities is often filled by individuals ...
Pakistan views its relationship with Russia as a bridge to scientific knowledge, technological exchange, and mutual progress
The unveiling of a monument to Yuri Gagarin in Islamabad’s iconic Fatima Jinnah Park is not just a ceremonial event—it is a symbolic affirmation of Pakistan’s ...
On September 18, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) co-hosted a roundtable titled "Russia-Mexico Relations: A View from Moscow and Mexico City"
On September 18, 2025, the Russian International ...
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
RIAC and Synergia Foundation Report No. 103 / 2025
Agricultural cooperation has been one of the pillars of Russia-India relations for decades. Both countries are leading players in the global agricultural market, however they do not compete with each other and rather enjoy wide opportunities for cooperation. The following report describes historic background ...
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
The following working paper examines the relationship between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It includes a detailed assessment of trade and economic ties between the two associations, identifying the key priorities and interests of EAEU member states in developing trade and economic relations with ASEAN countries. The paper also attempts to map ways in which the EAEU and ASEAN can...
On June 25, 2025 the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research (BISR) co-organized the round table “EAEU 2025+: Economic and Social Dimensions” in Minsk, Belarus
On June 25, 2025 the Russian International Affairs Council ...
The event was timed to coincide with the release of the RIAC working paper, "Russia's Trade with Latin America and the Caribbean: Current State and Prospects."
On June 17, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), in partnership with the Center for Integration and Cooperation between Russia and Latin America ...
... supplier for datacenters, essential for the development of artificial intelligence in Brazil.
President Lula declared that “Russia is an important partner for us in areas such as oil, gas and small nuclear reactors, which is an extraordinary novelty,... ... that we can have guaranteed energy for ever and ever.” The president also
noted
that if Brazil wants to be the fifth largest economy in the world, it needs more stable energy than wind or solar power, “so that what happened to Spain and Portugal [during ...
The hackneyed phrase “the potential has not been fully unlocked” seems particularly apt
Before breaking down the results of Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Russia, it is important to describe the international context, which adds nuance and, in many ways, explains the logic behind the Malaysian prime minister’s visit.
First, this is the second trip to Russia for Anwar since he took office in 2022. The ...
Report No. 99 / 2025
Report No. 99 / 2025
The following report focuses on the Middle Eastern policies of extra-regional actors and their transformation in changing conditions. It concentrates on studying the strategies pursued by Russia, the U.S., the EU, China and India in the Middle East. The report also examines how Middle Eastern countries perceive extra-regional actors as they aspire to build pragmatic and balanced relationships with external partners.
Extra-Regional Actors ...
