Topic: Economy
On March 18, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a situation analysis themed “Economic Potential of Russia-China Cooperation: Opportunities and Limitations.”
ShortTaking into account the characteristics of BRICS, including its high flexibility due to weak institutionalisation and attractiveness for developing countries despite ongoing disagreements between several of them, when it comes to the desire to diversify payments while maintaining dollar transactions, the first steps will inevitably be tentative and cautious
ShortOn March 3–5, 2024, the international forum “RCD Forum 2024. Future of Mankind: Crises and Transformations” was held in Baghdad, Iraq
ShortThe latest wave of sanctions does not bring qualitative changes—their impact on the Russian economy and its relations with foreign partners is unlikely to be fundamental
ShortThe substantive basis of the conference was the RIAC report “Regional Trends in the Middle East: Political and Economic Dynamics”, authored by Russian experts on Middle Eastern issues
ShortIndia become an actor capable of determining processes in the South Caucasus, not only influencing them
ShortRussia and Southeast Asia countries are eager to strengthen cooperation despite logistical and financial problems
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Russia can rest assured that all formal and informal agreements with Azerbaijan
will be honored
Poll 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%)