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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: does he want to become president again?

12:28 18.08.2020 Vladimir Sazhin

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: does he want to become president again?

Recently, there have been media reports about the former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s attempts to reenter big-time politics. Many observers believe that Ahmadinejad, who served as president of the Islamic Republic from 2005 until 2013, intends to run for the country’s top civilian job in May 2021, a move allowed …

OSCE and ‘pitfalls’ of Helsinki process

11:54 17.08.2020 Andrey Torin

OSCE and ‘pitfalls’ of Helsinki process

The Valdai International Club has hosted an online discussion in connection with the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) in Helsinki. The signing of the Helsinki Act is traditionally considered a pivotal point in the development of …

The spirit of “Greater Albania” acquires Brussels substance

13:40 05.08.2020 Pyotr Iskenderov

The spirit of “Greater Albania” acquires Brussels substance

A meeting of Serbian and Kosovo leaders which is scheduled to take place in Brussels in September may result in the signing of an agreement on the normalization of relations. According to reports, the EU leaders, who act as mediators in the Belgrade – Pristina dialogue, have prepared a draft …

Historical memory and the force of interpretation: how narratives reflect on foreign policy

10:18 04.08.2020 Andrey Torin

Historical memory and the force of interpretation: how narratives reflect on foreign policy

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) recently hosted an online discussion on "How narratives in the public mind affect foreign policy." During the discussion, the speakers shared their views and ideas on the perception of social narratives, and also discussed the report “Gaps and Coincidences: a Study of Narratives in …

The end of START – global consequences

12:19 21.07.2020 Andrey Kadomtsev

The end of START – global consequences

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has made it clear that «the future of START-3 Treaty is foregone». During an online session of the Primakov Readings the minister pointed out that «it looks like the United States has already taken a decision not to prolong the treaty»[i]. What is meant is, …

EU-US: new geopolitical disharmonies

20:03 19.07.2020 Mark Neumark

EU-US: new geopolitical disharmonies

The article analyzes new trends in the development of the transatlantic partnership, laying bare the contradictions and problems that have recently been complicating the allied ties between the US and the EU.Donald Trump's presidency has led to a noticeable cooling of relations between the United States and the European Union. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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