Russia in Global Affairs

Europe now stands at a crossroads: will it abandon ideological rigidity and self-righteousness to reclaim influence, or will it persist on the path initiated by the previous U.S. administration—one that Washington has since abandoned? If Europe chooses the latter, it risks becoming politically and economically relegated to the periphery of Eurasia.

These days we remember the Yalta Conference, which took place exactly 80 years ago. A deal like Yalta is not possible now. Still, it would be interesting to hear proposals and ideas from Trump's entourage, because he is the person who sets the political agenda globally. Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs magazine, gave an interview to the Die Weltwoche daily (Switzerland).

The US president’s unapologetic leadership exposes Western hypocrisy.

The U.S.’s increased activity in matters of national regulatory support for cleaning the “celestial dump” is apparently part of its desire to commercialize the development of space resources, including “space debris.”

With any luck, Donald Trump’s second round in power may contribute to cooling down the British and other European leaders’ missionary zeal, although it is not so much the personality of the U.S. 47th President that matters but the revolutionary situation in the United States and the changing geopolitical and geo-economic configuration of the world.

The Second Moon Race features diminished funding compared to the 1960s, resulting in slower progress and delays. However, as the geopolitical confrontation between Washington and Beijing intensifies, politicians are keen to win the race, encouraged by the growing interest of private business and the general public in space exploration, and inspired by NewSpace’s successes.

The key is understanding how the US president-elect formulates policy, and his background in the business world.

The era of Washington’s belief in the need to manage global affairs is coming to an end, and the president-elect will help shape the world.

The race for the White House has been short on ideas but big on insults. Neither candidate looks very inspiring.