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Will the Arctic Cooperation System Accommodate Global Geopolitical Changes?

Irina A. Strelnikova, Matvei N. Chistikov, Anna A. Chistikova

The World Majority’s Social Media versus Data Colonialism

China’s Activity in Central Asia in Light of Russian Interests

Ivan Yu. Zuenko

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Irina A. Strelnikova, Matvei N. Chistikov, Anna A. Chistikova

Russia may have the chance to reorganize the Arctic to better reflect Russia’s interests and regional importance, including through cooperation with other non-Arctic countries.

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Anna N. Sytnik

The World Majority’s social platforms should be viewed not only as local alternatives, but also as hubs around which a community can determine its future development.

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Ivan Yu. Zuenko

For Russia, currently locked in confrontation with the West, China’s presence in Central Asia promises not only challenges, but also benefits, such as enhanced security and economic interconnectedness, providing Russia with necessary goods and filling vacuums that might otherwise be occupied by unfriendly countries.

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Will the Arctic Cooperation System Accommodate Global Geopolitical Changes?

Irina A. Strelnikova, Matvei N. Chistikov, Anna A. Chistikova

Russia may have the chance to reorganize the Arctic to better reflect Russia’s interests and regional importance, including through cooperation with other non-Arctic countries.

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China’s Activity in Central Asia in Light of Russian Interests

Ivan Yu. Zuenko

For Russia, currently locked in confrontation with the West, China’s presence in Central Asia promises not only challenges, but also benefits, such as enhanced security and economic interconnectedness, providing Russia with necessary goods and filling vacuums that might otherwise be occupied by unfriendly countries.

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Reality of U.S. Mediation and the Fragile South Asian Ceasefire

American diplomacy has often prioritized short-term objectives over fostering durable regional frameworks. It remains uncertain whether Washington genuinely played a decisive role or is merely capitalizing on developments primarily shaped through direct bilateral engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Hriday Ch. Sarma

Do Not Misjudge the U.S.-China Geneva Joint Statement

The Geneva agreement appears as a practical implementation of the Chinese dialectical thinking of “seeking cooperation with U.S. through fighting.” For China, adherence to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation in its interactions with the U.S. has long been the cornerstone of its U.S. policy.

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

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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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

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.

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