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One of the least appreciated consequences of the comparative exhaustion of the liberal economic model that emerged in the last third of the 20th century is the reduction in the ability of Western countries to effectively and rationally dominate international affairs

On September 23, 2025, a closed round table “Dynamics of Nuclear Deterrence: Global and Regional Dimensions” was held. Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in cooperation with Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) organized the meeting

On September 18, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) co-hosted a roundtable titled "Russia-Mexico Relations: A View from Moscow and Mexico City"

The Annual Report of the Valdai Discussion Club

Behind closed doors: diplomatic protocol or a friendly conversation?

Russian and Chinese experts discussed current international events and political trends, and exchanged their views on the key challenges for Russia and China in new circumstances

The End of U.S. Guarantees? How Recent Attacks Are Redrawing the Persian Gulf’s Power Map  

The message from China’s twin mega-events was unmistakable: Russia remains central to global peace, stability, and prosperity—not on the margins, but at the very heart of the emerging order

The G7’s political systems are entering a moment of truth

The summit took place in the right place at the right time

The history of international politics is practically a continuous chain of violence between states. In reality, this violence does not often pursue the goal of complete destruction or subjugation of opponents

On September 12, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation from the Institute for Iran-Eurasia Studies (IRAS)