Topic: Energy

The Asia-Pacific region remains one of the key vectors of Russia's foreign policy

What if military action is eventually directed against OPEC and China?

The US attack on Iran sent shockwaves throughout oil markets as prices soared following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent critical disruptions in global energy flows

Building a human-centered ecosystem of strategic partnership

The Starting Point for a New Model of Relations

Outcomes of the RIAC — CICRAL International Conference

The current crisis provides Russia with an opportunity to position itself as a mediator and facilitator of negotiation processes, or at least as a party capable of helping actors exchange signals

Contemporary challenges in West Asia are increasing the region’s weight and call for a more active Russian policy

While war may significantly reshape the Middle East, it will not alter the capabilities of global powers

Jakarta is pursuing an intensive, simultaneous effort to consolidate strategic partnerships across all areas

On April 15, 2026, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), in cooperation with the Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India), held a roundtable titled “The Middle East Crisis: Implications for Russia and India”

Locking the Market Before It Opens: The U.S. Strategy to Strand the Global South