Topic: International security

On March 23, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Shanghai Institute of International Studies (SIIS) held an online joint round table on “Russia-China Cooperation in the Middle East: New Dynamics and New Opportunities”

Probably the most important takeaway from President Xi's visit to Moscow

Russia and China fully understand they must stick together to fend off Washington, because if one falls the other is on its own

There is a broad range of issues that can be discussed during this trip

The state visit vividly demonstrates the importance of China-Russia strategic partnership and how strong their partnership is, which also sends a particular message to the U.S. and their allies

On March 16, 2023 Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization Research and Development (Pakistan) held a webinar “Global Security Initiative”, dedicated to the eponymous initiative, introduced by the Chinese President Xi Jinping back in 2022 and formally elaborated in late February 2023

The war in Syria has shown that a military solution to the conflict is doomed to fail, and establishing political peace seems almost the only probable way to resolve the conflict

The further escalation of sanctions against Russia is inevitable

The Global South looks at Norway with a hope to at least push the “un-pause button” of the Council

The parties to the Syrian conflict must understand that it is impossible to reach a resolution on the political track without mutual concessions

New bilateral agreements on cyberspace could hardly be signed in the foreseeable future, so the most important task is to maintain the existing level of ties and relations

There is urgent need to establish an international mechanism, dedicated to addressing the most grievous cybercrimes