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Syrian Democratic Forces Face New Challenges After Negotiation Setback

Future prospects for Russia’s political and economic influence in the region will now depend less on ownership of key assets and more on its ability to offer Serbia benefits that outweigh the costs of Western pressure and countermeasures

The issue of internal transformation, taking into account external challenges, remains paramount for the EU

The alliance was built for the Cold War, and it shows

On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center

On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center

Astro-securitization has turned the cosmos into a chessboard of power, but one who holds the winning move remains an enigma

An attack on Iran would not bring security to the Middle East; it would bring chaos

Why Eurasia’s stability depends on mutual responsibility

On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.”

Syrian interim president has not yet demonstrated any concrete readiness to move toward genuine national reconciliation or genuine dialogue, whether with the SDF or the Druze and Alawites

RIAC and IIS MGIMO Working Paper #88 / 2025