Topic: Russia's Foreign Policy
Major players are less sensitive to crises; asymmetry of potential is hardly an obstacle to resistance; a lack of allies is a problem; but being a junior partner can lead to being held hostage to a major player’s game
ShortThe situation surrounding Iran fosters a kind of fatalism among all parties—a mind-set that risks defining the geopolitical climate for years to come
ShortHaving failed as an architectural idea, European security remains a practical problem for Russia
ShortThe military-political conflict between Russia and the West over Ukraine represents a pivotal event in the evolution of relations between Russia and neighbouring countries
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On Vietnam’s “bamboo” diplomacy and opportunities for Russia in the Asia-Pacific region.
Russia and India will likely have to exercise strategic patience again—a quality they both possess in abundance
ShortOn January 20, 2026, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable entitled "State and Prospects of EAEU-Mongolia Cooperation"
ShortUltimately, the future of the Eurasian project in Southeast Asia will be defined by the quality of Russia’s engagement with the World Majority
ShortFuture prospects for Russia’s political and economic influence in the region will now depend less on ownership of key assets and more on its ability to offer Serbia benefits that outweigh the costs of Western pressure and countermeasures
ShortOn December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.”
ShortIt seems that European allies will be hoping for a change of US administration in the near future
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%)
