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”
ShortRussia and China fully understand they must stick together to fend off Washington, because if one falls the other is on its own
ShortThe 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
ShortOn 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
ShortThe 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
ShortThe Global South looks at Norway with a hope to at least push the “un-pause button” of the Council
ShortThe parties to the Syrian conflict must understand that it is impossible to reach a resolution on the political track without mutual concessions
ShortNew 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
ShortThere is urgent need to establish an international mechanism, dedicated to addressing the most grievous cybercrimes
ShortPoll 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%)

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