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Turkey in the Balkans: a march westward

10:31 30.06.2020 Andrey Isayev

Turkey in the Balkans: a march westward

The Balkan Region is becoming attractive for a wide spectrum of foreign players – from Beijing to Washington, and from Brussels to Riyadh. Also, it presents considerable interest for Ankara.For Turkey, the Balkan Region Регион is important historically, culturally, politically and economically, playing the role of a “bridge” into Europe. …

How to become a participant of the ‘New Generation’ program in 2020: A guide for young professionals from abroad

14:41 29.06.2020

How to become a participant of the ‘New Generation’ program in 2020: A guide for young professionals from abroad

Are you 25-35 years old? Young and ambitious? Interested in politics or social work? A specialist in media, culture, science or sports? If this sounds like you, the "New Generation" program offers you a unique opportunity to participate in one of Russia’s youth programs, implemented by Rossotrudnichestvo. It’s not only …

Malaysia in the geopolitical picture of Southeast Asia

9:55 29.06.2020 Vladislav Gulevich

Malaysia in the geopolitical picture of Southeast Asia

The geopolitical changes currently unfolding in Southeast Asia underscore Malaysia’s strategic importance for the leading world powers.Until recently, the foreign policy pursued by Kuala Lumpur was a relatively restrained one, dictated by the priority of the domestic political agenda, above all the need to politically and economically “cement” the western …

Netanyahu’s plan to annex West Bank – old and new problems

11:02 28.06.2020 Vladimir Sazhin

Netanyahu’s plan to annex West Bank – old and new problems

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to establish as of July 1 Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and over some areas of Judaea and Samaria, also known as parts of the West Bank and the River Jordan, which fell under the control of Israel as a result …

RIC Meet: New Delhi turns to an old and trusted ally

20:04 27.06.2020 Amrita Dhilon

RIC Meet: New Delhi turns to an old and trusted ally

By Amrita Dhillon*“I can say with confidence that the traditional friendship between India & Russia remain strong. Our mutual interests are solid and we look to future cooperation in the spirit of our special friendship.”The above are the words of Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, during his visit to attend …

Russia and Argentina maintain active dialogue amid pandemic

9:36 26.06.2020 Yuri Nemtsev

Russia and Argentina maintain active dialogue amid pandemic

Just as Europe and Russia are systematically lifting restrictive measures, the focus of the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted to the Western Hemisphere where the situation in many countries of the region remains very serious.In an interview with International Affairs, Russia’s ambassador to Argentina, Dmitry Feoktistov spoke about the way the …

Will the US Republican Party survive the current election race?

11:23 25.06.2020 Andrey Kadomtsev

Will the US Republican Party survive the current election race?

A number of leading members of the Republican Party have sharply criticized the Trump Administration’s response to the riots that have swept America the past few weeks. The US media, traditionally critical of the present occupant of the White House, even argues that just as Trump’s approval rating is taking …

Escalation of conflict between two Koreas: why now and what could it lead to?

15:59 24.06.2020 Vladimir Petrovsky

Escalation of conflict between two Koreas: why now and what could it lead to?

Observers worldwide signal a rapid deterioration of relations between two Koreas which began on June 9th, after North Korea’s authorities discontinued contacts with South Korea over the anti-Pyongyang leaflets circulated by North Korean defectors. While Seoul has announced readiness to take measures, the other party chose to ignore the announcement.Pyongyang …

CELAC: a “reset”

16:25 23.06.2020 Mikhail Troyansky

CELAC: a “reset”

Like the rest of the world, countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a large regional organization which unites practically all countries of the Latin American continent, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is bravely facing the challenges …

Geopolitical issues of Kosovo

10:20 22.06.2020 Pyotr Iskenderov

Geopolitical issues of Kosovo

President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has confirmed his intention to attend the Victory Parade in Moscow on June 24th. «I have received an invitation from Moscow, so naturally, I will represent Serbia at Victory Parade», - Srbija Danas cites him as saying. «Few countries can pride themselves on anti-fascist struggle …

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