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Non Aligned Movement and current challenges

15:17 04.12.2014 Giuliano Luongo

Non Aligned Movement and current challenges

In the framework of the studies of IsAG (Institute of Advanced Studies in geopolitics and Auxiliary Sciences) on neutrality, non-alignment and their evolution, Giuliano Luongo – Director of the “Africa” Research Programme and Coordinator of the Research Group on BRICS at IsAG – interviewed Mr. Kouroush Ahmadi, NAM coordinator at …

Islamic philosophy and issues of the day: the Russian-Iranian dialogue

9:28 24.11.2014 Andrey Torin

Islamic philosophy and issues of the day: the Russian-Iranian dialogue

At the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Science (RAS), an international conference was held on "Philosophy in the Modern World". It was dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the annual Islamic philosophy yearbook, "Ishraq," and the fifth anniversary of the founding of the academic series on "Philosophical …

On Obama and the Nature of Failed Presidencies

14:45 21.11.2014 George Friedman

On Obama and the Nature of Failed Presidencies

We do not normally comment on domestic political affairs unless they affect international affairs. However, it is necessary to consider American political affairs because they are likely to have a particular effect on international relations. We have now entered the final phase of Barack Obama's presidency, and like those of …

Vladimir Putin: an ethical realist

22:00 17.11.2014 Ilias Iliopoulos

Vladimir Putin: an ethical realist

“Russia was never able to produce its own Metternichs and Disraelis, but rather the entire time of its European life it has lived not for itself, but for others, precisely fort interests common to all mankind.” Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (Diary of a Writer, 1876, Jul.-Aug.) In a most significant speech, …

Russia and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region are interested in the development of multilateral and mutually beneficial cooperation

16:50 17.11.2014 Andrey Davydenko

Russia and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region are interested in the development of multilateral and mutually beneficial cooperation

Manila-Jakarta-Moscow The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most dynamic developing regions in the world today. It accounts for over 50 percent of global GDP. For Russia, which is directly connected to the region geographically, it is natural and beneficial to actively increase cooperation with the countries in the region. …

An interview with Matteo Salvini and Gianluca Savoini of the Italian "Lega Nord Party" on their return from Moscow

15:04 17.11.2014 Eliseo Bertolasi

An interview with Matteo Salvini and Gianluca Savoini of the Italian "Lega Nord Party" on their return from Moscow

Under the leadership of Party Secretary Matteo Salvini a delegation from the "Lega Nord" (Northern League) visited Russia from the 10th to the 15th of October, visiting the Crimea and Moscow. Apart from MEP Matteo Salvini, the “Russian Mission” also included other MEP’s: Claudio D'Amico, Paolo Grimoldi, chairman of the …

Reflections on the Ukrainian crisis

9:31 14.11.2014 Vladimir Rybachenkov

Reflections on the Ukrainian crisis

Background Before we come to the gist of the subject I think it would be useful for the audience to have a short historical overview of the Russian –Ukrainian relations. The lands of the Zaporozhe kazaks became part of the Russian state in 1654 by the sovereign will of the …

Donbass: the truce that never was

10:23 30.10.2014 Eliseo Bertolasi

Donbass: the truce that never was

I was recently in the People's Republics of Lugansk and Donetsk. The situation there is really difficult. It's a disgrace that a civil war of such magnitude has been almost completely ignored by the Western media. Moving from one city to another is problematic. There are numerous police checkpoints, and …

Excerpts from the program "Time and Us" with the participation of the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko

22:20 25.10.2014

Excerpts from the program "Time and Us" with the participation of the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko

The program was broadcast on the channel of the Federation Council "TOGETHER-RF" on Friday, October 17th. Chairman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko. 1. Today the conditions do not exist for any one state or group of states to qualify for world hegemony. Let's look at what great strides the …

Presidential Elections in Brazil: what kind of domestic and international scenarios are opening on the eve of the next 26th October’s second round?

15:35 21.10.2014 Simona Bottoni

Presidential Elections in Brazil: what kind of domestic and international scenarios are opening on the eve of the next 26th October’s second round?

Results confirm that the last year’s presidential elections on October 5th were the most controversial in the current democratic Brazil: the PT candidate Dilma Rousseff, with her 41,5% of votes, has failed to avoid a second ballot, while the moderate Aécio Neves (PSDB) gained the 33,6%, far behind in the …

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