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Challenges and Prospects of Disbandment

Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, Chairman of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities, on inter-municipal co-operation of BRICS+ countries

The West won’t go away – Eurasia must learn to manage it

Report No. 99 / 2025

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) contributed to the preparation of the working paper “BRICS 2.0 Amplifies 'Non-West', not 'Anti-West', Trend”, published by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (UAE)

By contributing to the resurgence of a Cold War mentality, the Quad puts direct pressure on developing states by embroiling them into bloc politics

If Moscow and Beijing decide they can afford to show understanding for U.S. efforts to ensure its own security, this step must be reciprocated

On May 18–19, 2025, the “Tehran Dialogue Forum — 2025” was held in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI)

By enhancing support systems, language training, and career pathways, both countries can strengthen this vital educational bridge

Given past experience, it would be strange to expect support for the resumption of Nord Stream from the US

With Washington leaning toward bilateral diplomacy, Brussels risks becoming an irrelevant – and obstructive – actor

Policy Brief # 58 / 2025