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On November 25, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), together with the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), held a roundtable, “Integration of Global South Countries into BRICS: The Case of Africa.”
ShortA combination of internal and external factors makes Europe the most dangerous player in international affairs at the beginning of the second quarter of the 21st century
ShortBut what happens when revolution is not an option and reality can’t be wished away?
ShortOn November 26, 2025, the Georgy Mirsky Middle East Seminar titled “Yemen in the Context of Regional Transformation in the Middle East” was held at the IMEMO RAS. Opening remarks were delivered by Vitaly Naumkin, President of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the RAS and Vice President of the RIAC, and by Irina Zvyagelskaya, Head of the Center for the Middle East Studies at IMEMO RAS and…
ShortOn November 24, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS, Republic of Korea) held a conference on “Russia — South Korea: Dialogue in an Era of Uncertainty.”
ShortA Eurasian crisis is being driven not by Moscow or Beijing, but by nervous allies of the US
ShortOn November 21, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable, “The Arctic as a Magnet for Non-Regional Actors.”
ShortOn November 19, 2025, the Iranian Governance and Policy Think Tank (GPTT) held a webinar on “Iran–Russia Relations After the Expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.”
ShortOn November 17, 2025, participants of the InteRussia internship program for foreign specialists—implemented by the Institute for International Studies at MGIMO University, the Gorchakov Fund for Public Diplomacy Support, and the Internationalists Autonomous Nonprofit Organization—visited the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)
ShortThe nuclear factor has once again begun to play a significant role in international relations
ShortOn November 14–15, 2025, the International “Shanghai Spirit and the Power of Youth Action” Conference was held in Xi’an
ShortPoll conducted
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)