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Hong Kong security law in action: what next?

0:23 12.07.2020 Vladimir Petrovsky

Hong Kong security law in action: what next?

As expected, the Hong Kong security law, unanimously passed by the Chinese parliament and signed by President Xi Jinping, came into effect on June 30, just hours away from the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover to China from British rule (and also on the anniversary of the founding of …

Russia marks 15 years of its membership in OIC

12:35 10.07.2020 Andrey Baklanov

Russia marks 15 years of its membership in OIC

On June 30, 2020, the Russian Federation marked the 15th anniversary of its joining the Organization of the Islamic Conference (presently the Organization of Islamic Cooperation), as an observer.Russian and foreign politicians, as well as the leadership of the OIC, took part in a videoconference organized on the occasion by …

«Living Records»: Memories as key to self-knowledge

13:21 09.07.2020

«Living Records»: Memories as key to self-knowledge

FOTO 1. A shotfrom the animation of the 7th series of the project "Living Records " about Grand Duchess Olga Romanova. Graphic artist and Animation Director: Mary Mayorova.International life: Where does the idea of the Living Records come from and how did you begin working on the project?Irina Razumovskaya: A …

Serbs support incumbent government

13:12 09.07.2020 Pyotr Iskenderov

Serbs support incumbent government

The convincing victory secured by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party at parliamentary elections on June 21st signifies stabilization of political situation in Serbia and further development of comprehensive cooperation with Russia. The Serbian opposition of both nationalistic and pro-Western orientation chose to boycott the vote. As a result, only the …

Nord Stream 2 undermines NATO unity

9:37 07.07.2020 Pyotr Iskenderov

Nord Stream 2 undermines NATO unity

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is quickly turning into major irritant souring relations between the United States and its European allies. For the first time in the recent history of Euro-Atlantic integration, Germany has made it perfectly clear at the highest level that it could introduce sanctions against Washington …

“Third way”: EU tries to avoid a hard choice between US and China

17:03 06.07.2020 Andrey Kadomtsev

“Third way”: EU tries to avoid a hard choice between US and China

According to Euronews, the EU-China online summit of June 22 "was held in a tense atmosphere." The EU has toughened its position on trade negotiations with Beijing, but observers note that Brussels continues to stay clear of the ongoing trade war between the US and the People’s Republic. Meanwhile, just …

Libyan conflict puts NATO to the test

10:07 04.07.2020 Andrey Isayev

Libyan conflict puts NATO to the test

Domestic and external actors never tire of calling for a ceasefire in Libya, but the situation continues to escalate nonetheless, both in and outside the war-torn North African country.Turkey’s military activity in Libya is already having a knock-on effect with Egypt now threatening to enter the war. Small wonder, because …

Referendum on Japanese Constitution: internal and external context

10:40 03.07.2020 Vladimir Petrovsky

Referendum on Japanese Constitution: internal and external context

The decision by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to hold a national referendum on amendments to the Constitution has evoked a number of logical questions. Why does he take such a decision now? "I have one year and three months to serve as Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party, so …

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia amid the rising tide of secessionism in the region

10:36 02.07.2020 Vladislav Gulevich

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia amid the rising tide of secessionism in the region

Secessionist tendencies in Indonesia’s province of West Papua have recently been attracting a great deal of attention from experts and human rights activists.The main reason for the international criticism of the Indonesian authorities is human rights violations and the suppression of the fundamental freedoms of the indigenous people of West …

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. …

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