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Fyodor A. Lukyanov

The U.S. and Russia Are Friends More Than Enemies

Alexey P. Portansky

Security on Land and at Sea: Ten Rules for Operating Transport Corridors

Mohammad Reza Dehshiri

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Fyodor A. Lukyanov

The U.S. and Russia clearly value the opportunity that has opened up before them, and do not want to miss it, in which case we would likely see a return to the previous level of confrontation, or even worse.

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Alexey P. Portansky

170 positive years versus approximately 60 negative ones. Friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and Russia is their more natural state, and in the long run their relations are likely to return to this historical norm.

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Mohammad Reza Dehshiri

Several major transportation projects can significantly reshape the economic map of the world. In this regard, the three C’s (confidence-building measures, cooperation, and complementarity) are the key factors in attaining sustainable security for the transport corridors’ operation in the Middle East.

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Security on Land and at Sea: Ten Rules for Operating Transport Corridors

Mohammad Reza Dehshiri

Several major transportation projects can significantly reshape the economic map of the world. In this regard, the three C’s (confidence-building measures, cooperation, and complementarity) are the key factors in attaining sustainable security for the transport corridors’ operation in the Middle East.

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The West Is Dismantling the Foundations of 1945

Victory Day reminds us of the immense cost of peace – and the dangers of forgetting its foundations. As the geopolitical landscape shifts, it is this lesson that remains most vital.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Two Similar, But Quite Different, Victory Narratives: Britain and the USSR

It is not the case that Britain downplays or ignores the Soviet Victory. It was simply not our victory. Moreover, Britain has yet to come to terms with what its own victory meant and its place in the world since. As the old saying goes, sort out your own house first.

James C. Pearce

Four WWII Myths: Ignoring China, Downplaying Russia

With the approach the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, it has become increasingly visible how China and Russia’s vital roles in defeating fascism are downgraded and distorted in the Western narrative.

A Global Challenge to Democratic Freedoms

A vast network of supporters of Israel identifies and tracks pro-Palestinian activists across the globe. Nowadays, they openly parade politicians financed by the Israel lobby in the United States, France and elsewhere. This undermines foundational democratic principles, including civil liberties and the rule of law around the world.

Yakov M. Rabkin

To Eurasia with Intellectual Freedom

A geopolitical and geoeconomic earthquake is shaking the world. Thanks largely to Russia, the West’s centuries-old military-based dominance is ending. New countries are rising, and previously suppressed civilizations are recovering. While these developments are welcomed by the majority of nations, they poses the risk of conflict and even world war.

Sergei A. Karaganov

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What If Trump’s Russia Gambit Isn’t a Bluff?

If Trump’s pivot towards Russia is genuine and lasting, the global order will undergo a profound shift. A consolidated Global North, restored economic ties, the weakening of NATO, and internal political shifts in Eastern Europe could reshape the geopolitical landscape. However, if this realignment is opportunistic and short-lived, its impact may be far less transformative.

Are the American Tariffs a Catalyst for Change?

The recent US tariffs have spooked the World and created havoc in the currencies and stock markets everywhere. Markets do not tolerate sudden changes to their current equilibriums, regardless of the strength or validity of such equilibriums. As such, they are similar to humans who are only comfortable with what they know and are used to and abhor change. But change is a fact of life, and one should always expect it and prepare for it.

The Crucible: The “Axis of Resistance” Collapse in War, or Survival Through Peace?

Given Prime Minister Netanyahu's demonstrated willingness to pursue military action against Iran, the risk of direct confrontation appears increasingly likely. Current tensions suggest that escalation may be unavoidable in the near term.

Reflections on the Future World Order

No scenario of the future suggests the advent of a force that could establish order and restrain the centripetal forces. Thus, the age of transition is likely to be long and, unfortunately, we may see more chaos in world affairs.

Trump’s Return and BRICS: A New Era of Strategic Uncertainty

Trump's aggressive stance underscores a broader strategy to reassert U.S. dominance in global trade and finance. By leveraging tariffs as a punitive measure, the administration aims to deter developing nations, both fast-developing and still underdeveloped, from pursuing economic policies that could dilute the dollar's supremacy. However, this approach could trigger retaliatory measures.

Hriday Ch. Sarma

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