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Ukraine: sociology and nationalism

11:15 23.03.2021 Vladislav Gulevich

Ukraine: sociology and nationalism

Ukraine’s national identity and its moral values are still high on the agenda of Ukrainian sociologists despite the fact that 30 years have passed since Ukraine became independent. This is because the country’s national identity has yet to acquire a solid and clear-cut political, ideological and moral framework. It is …

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

11:11 22.03.2021 Vladimir Petrovsky

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

There has been more speculation on this issue following a statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the effect that in 2021 the alliance is due to adopt a new strategy, aimed at containing Russia and China.NATO’s secretary general has made statements to this effect before: at a meeting …

Russia-Turkey: the Treaty of Moscow – a century on

12:38 17.03.2021 Andrey Isayev

Russia-Turkey: the Treaty of Moscow – a century on

A century ago, on March 16, 1921, Soviet Russia and the government of the Turkish Grand National Assembly signed the so-called Treaty of Moscow, where the signatories pledged to establish "... permanent cordial relations and indissoluble sincere friendship" between their two countries, based on the recognition of the people’s right …

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

11:37 16.03.2021 Vladimir Petrovsky

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

The 4thSession of the 13thNational People’s Congress, the highest organ of state power, and a session of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body to the Chinese leadership, have come to a close in China. Traditionally, “the two sessions” take place every year, …

Does Russia need Council of Europe?

11:40 09.03.2021 Anna Yershova

Does Russia need Council of Europe?

Photo:AFPA quarter of a century ago Russia became a member of the Council of Europe (CE), one of the oldest intergovernmental organization. Back then, Moscow described such a move as a foreign policy victory and counted on friendly ties with all European countries. However, Russia’s relations with the Council and …

EGON VON GREYERZ: 2021 OUTLOOK

11:06 26.02.2021 Egon Von Greyerz

EGON VON GREYERZ: 2021 OUTLOOK

At the request of the editors of International Affairs magazine Egon Von Greyerz, the founder of Matterhorn Asset Management AG/GoldSwitzerland, Zurich, expresses his assessments of the situation in the world economy, gold & silver and forecasts of development in the coming year 2021.BIDEN & YELLEN TO MAKE HISTORYIn the next …

TRENDS SHAPING UP THE YEAR 2021

12:35 24.02.2021 Côme Carpentier de Gourdon

TRENDS SHAPING UP THE YEAR 2021

At the request of the editors of International Affairs magazine, the renowned French publicist and publisher working in Europe and India, Côme Carpentier de Gourdon, expresses his assessments of the situation in the world and forecasts of development in the coming year 2021.As Nicky Minaj sang: ‘The night is still …

Censorship and legality, or why Kiev is so afraid of Russian books and Ukrainian TV channels

11:59 09.02.2021 Denis Baturin

Censorship and legality, or why Kiev is so afraid of Russian books and Ukrainian TV channels

One of the most expressive and emotionally supercharged performances based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s timeless novelThe Master and Margaritawas staged at the Suzirya Theater in Kiev. The actress who plays Margarita is alone on stage sitting in a large chair, in front of a tiny audience of just two dozen spectators, …

Iran, JCPOA, Trump, Biden – history and prospects

11:43 05.02.2021 Vladimir Sazhin

Iran, JCPOA, Trump, Biden – history and prospects

On January 20, 2021 the newly elected US President Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46thpresident of the United States. It looks like none of the previous 45 presidents had to deal with such a huge burden of problems inherited from the predecessor, both in domestic and foreign policies.On …

The first year of COVID-19 pandemic as seen by Valdai Club experts

10:58 04.02.2021 Andrey Torin

The first year of COVID-19 pandemic as seen by Valdai Club experts

During an online discussion of “The First Year of COVID-19: Socio-Political Consequences as Seen by Valdai Club Experts” report, hosted by the Valdai International Discussion Club, prominent Russian and foreign scientists dwelt on the biggest global challenges of the latter half of the year 2020, and whether the world will …

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