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On June 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Institute for African Studies (IAS) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) hosted a conference, “BRICS and Africa: Political, Economic and Humanitarian Cooperation,” marking the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference

Tehran will continue to be sanctioned, pummeled, and subjected to targeted assassinations until strategic deterrence is attained

Indonesia joins BRICS not only shows that Indonesia remains steadfast in its free and active foreign policy but also demonstrates that Indonesia is a reliable partner for all parties

On June 19, 2025, the Izvestia Information Center hosted the RIAC roundtable titled “The Iran-Israel Conflict: Current Situation and Possible Dynamics”

On June 18, 2025, the 3rd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Russian-Iranian Cooperation in a Changing World” was held

The event was timed to coincide with the release of the RIAC working paper, "Russia's Trade with Latin America and the Caribbean: Current State and Prospects."

The disputes between Baghdad and Erbil now affect the essence of the Iraqi state itself and are no longer merely a Kurdish issue

The aging "Magnificent Seven" can no longer convincingly claim the global leadership it once took for granted

Russia is ready to help, sharing its know-how and technology to support sustainable development

With the sharp rise in tensions in the Middle East, it is advantageous for China to increase supplies from the north

Three scenarios for the situation in Ukraine

On June 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Moscow time), the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Institute of African Studies (IAS) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) will hold a conference, “BRICS and Africa: Political, Economic and Humanitarian Cooperation”