Topic: Society and culture
Syrian Democratic Forces Face New Challenges After Negotiation Setback
ShortThe issue of internal transformation, taking into account external challenges, remains paramount for the EU
ShortOn January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
ShortOn January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
ShortSyrian interim president has not yet demonstrated any concrete readiness to move toward genuine national reconciliation or genuine dialogue, whether with the SDF or the Druze and Alawites
ShortGiven the serious difficulties Iraq faces, certain faction recognition of the "state" notion is a step in a positive direction, albeit a small one and possibly reversible
ShortOn November 16, 2025, the RUDN University hosted a workshop titled “The Role of Non-State Actors in Middle Eastern Politics: 2025 Outcomes”
ShortOn December 11, 2025, RIAC in cooperation with RANEPA held the XI International Conference “Educational Migration to Russia in the Context of Global Trends”
ShortOn December, 9 2025 RIAC hosted an expert meeting titled “Regional Dynamics in the Middle East: Drivers and Implications”
ShortOn December 8, 2025 the International Information Agency “Rossiya Segodnya” press center hosted the RIAC roundtable titled “Syria: New Government’s First Year Results”
ShortIndia’s leadership is employing a “development-oriented” approach in Central Asia, one that includes a clear cultural-civilizational component.
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%)
