... mean by this something completely different from what traditional Western political thought has in mind.
It is also completely unclear to what extent the concept of international order itself is shared by the rest of the world's countries, which we in Russia consider to be a fairly large group of the World Majority. For a mass of medium and even large states, the preservation of international law, their only formal protection from the tyranny of the strongest ones, may be of comparatively great importance. Although its effectiveness has been under ...
... its economic interest but also its willingness for systemic interstate cooperation.
Beyond pragmatism, the rapprochement between Qatar and Russia is also underpinned by a shared interest in creating a more just and balanced world order. Qatar, like Russia, as part of the “World Majority,” supports the idea of multipolarity, strengthening the role of international law, and rejecting unilateral pressure or the dominance of a single global force. Doha has steadily increased its autonomy in relations with both the West and ...
The countries of the World Majority look at Russia as a country that can show more restraint, even if it sacrifices its interests for the sake of the rest of humanity
The countries of the World Majority look at Russia as a country that can show more restraint, even if it sacrifices its interests ...
Russia’s Path to the ‘World Majority’
Long before relations between Russia and the West spiralled into a comprehensive political crisis, officials and experts here were enthusiastically voicing ideas about developing ties with the rest of the world. At the administrative ...