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From empires to alliances: the continent’s long road to mutual respect
ShortOn October 13, 2025 Observer Research Foundation (ORF, India) held a series of events, dedicated to the new development agenda of the Global South in the United Arab Emirates
ShortChina is narrowing the gap and adding complexity to Russian–US strategic nuclear deterrence relations
ShortThe deal may pause Syria-Israel tensions, but core issues like Golan, sovereignty and trust are still missing
ShortOn October 13, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Orbeli Center under the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia jointly hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Tests of Partnership: Russian-Armenian Relations in 2025.”
ShortGreater Eurasia has yet to develop its own criteria for successful coexistence – one that doesn’t create threats that would necessitate questioning the cherished principle of the inviolability of state sovereignty
ShortU.S. sanctions demonstrate the limitations of this foreign policy tool in relations with a major power, but it does not rule out the appropriateness of using them as measures of deterrence, or to send certain political signals to an opponent
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%)