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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 …

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 …

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 …

India and China: conflict or cooling?

11:47 16.06.2020 Andrey Kadomtsev

India and China: conflict or cooling?

Early May saw a new aggravation of the border conflict between India and China, this time in Ladakh. The withdrawal of extra contingents, which had been brought to the border during a few weeks of the confrontation, began only on June 10th, following a series of online and offline meetings …

Enlarged G7 summit: strange invitation

12:16 11.06.2020 Vladimir Petrovsky

Enlarged G7 summit: strange invitation

Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the G7 summit till autumn and invite to it Russia, South Korea, Australia and India has become a top issue for discussion, particularly in the context of the White House’s intention to devote the summit to considering “the future of China”. This raises a few …

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