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Presidential elections - 2020, or does Trump have “federal reserve”?

20:53 18.08.2019 Andrey Kadomtsev

Presidential elections - 2020, or does Trump have “federal reserve”?

On July 31, the US Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee cut interest rates – the first such move in 11 years. During the past 18 months, President Donald Trump has regularly criticized the country’s central bank for refusing to lower interest rates, calling the Fed’s policy the main reason for …

Festival of Russian-language theaters opens in Finland

14:07 16.08.2019

Festival of Russian-language theaters opens in Finland

Photo: russian-theater.proThe International Theater Festival "Art Workshop" will be held in Finland from August 16 to 18. The one-man performance of actor Andrei Emelyanov based on the novel “The Reserve” by Sergei Dovlatov and the street performance of the Mongolfieri circus theater from St. Petersburg will represent Russia at the …

Battle for the Arctic: friends and foes

0:13 16.08.2019 Andrey Kadomtsev

Battle for the Arctic: friends and foes

According to Western media, the "struggle for the Arctic" is becoming ever more fierce. Moreover, this confrontation is unfolding much faster than expected.In its recent publication the Swedish Aftonbladet wrote that since “climate change” has made the Arctic “more accessible, countries taking advantage of it to produce more fossil fuels.” …

Caspian Sea – cooperation on the basis of openness, good neighborly relations and partnership

11:05 15.08.2019 Inna Yanikeeva

Caspian Sea – cooperation on the basis of openness, good neighborly relations and partnership

Photo Serdar Durdyev.On August 12, Turkmenistan played host to the 1st Caspian Economic Forum, which was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The events that took place in the run-up to the forum included business meetings of representatives of the Caspian countries, an international Caspian exhibition of innovative technologies …

Grenada building bridges with Russia

11:05 14.08.2019 Alexander Moiseyev

Grenada building bridges with Russia

The Grenadian embassy in Moscow was recently holding a gala event marking the 46th anniversary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In September, Russia and Grenada with celebrate 40 years of their diplomatic relations. On September 17, 2002 St. George’s resumed official relations with new Russia. The International Affairs magazine discussed …

“Russia and Europe” conference in Rome: discussion outlining topical issues of international journalism

13:19 13.08.2019

“Russia and Europe” conference in Rome: discussion outlining topical issues of international journalism

TOP russian and European media experts and diplomats will discuss the challenges of new political scene and international relationsSeptember 5th Rome (Italy) will host the 8th international conference “Russia and Europe: Topical Issues of Contemporary International Journalism”. The conference is organized by the International Affairs magazine with support of the …

France: Chaos or a New Social Compact?

12:06 13.08.2019 Guy Millière

France: Chaos or a New Social Compact?

At the end of the parade, a few dozen people release yellow balloons into the sky and distribute leaflets saying "The yellow vests are not dead." The police disperse them, quickly and firmly. Moments later, hundreds of "Antifa" anarchists arrive, throw security barriers on the roadway to erect barricades, start …

Christoph Fischer: “Pencil and paper allow me to come closer”

11:00 13.08.2019

Christoph Fischer: “Pencil and paper allow me to come closer”

Pro Helvetia, a Swiss Foundation for art and culture is extremely active in Russia, bringing the best of Swiss art, film and theatre. And even the typical down-season does not apply to Swiss art professionals. Later in August the Kazan Centre for contemporary culture welcomes the duo of Francoise and …

The liberal "end of history": what's next?

10:29 12.08.2019 Alexander Yakovenko

The liberal "end of history": what's next?

Following an interview with President Vladimir Putin published by the Financial Times a month ago, the issue of the future “liberal world order” in its idealistic version has been part of London’s political discussion agenda, with the emphasis being put on moral and political leadership in the present-day world.Throughout post-war …

Iran: what is in store for the JCPOA?

10:48 09.08.2019 Vladimir Sazhin

Iran: what is in store for the JCPOA?

The Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) continues to be in the spotlight of global politics. And even though the "Iranian problems" go beyond the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it is the “dying” JCPOA that is the main cause of tensions in and around Iran, be it the financial …

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