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From Euphoria to Neurosis

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

The Temptation of Civilizationism: Is It Possible to Resist the West without Bias and Reductive Thinking?

Dmitry A. Davydov

Did Confucius Dream about the Balance of Power?

Alexander V. Solovyov

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Fyodor A. Lukyanov

History shows that neurosis in Europe, and especially in Germany, spawns disaster far beyond its borders. History is heading for another sharp turn.

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Dmitry A. Davydov

The modern progressive agenda is being reconsidered along the entire “cultural front.” And probably, in the U.S., on a more fundamental and scientific basis than in our country.

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Alexander V. Solovyov

In historical and political analysis, it seems meaningless to reduce traditional Western and Eastern IR thought to the Westphalian and tributary systems, respectively, and those in turn to an ‘anarchy of equal sovereignties’ and ‘hegemonic hierarchy,’ respectively. Both models describe political reality, and perception thereof, only within certain spatial and temporal limits.

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2025 October/December

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The Temptation of Civilizationism: Is It Possible to Resist the West without Bias and Reductive Thinking?

Dmitry A. Davydov

The modern progressive agenda is being reconsidered along the entire “cultural front.” And probably, in the U.S., on a more fundamental and scientific basis than in our country.

More

Did Confucius Dream about the Balance of Power?

Alexander V. Solovyov

In historical and political analysis, it seems meaningless to reduce traditional Western and Eastern IR thought to the Westphalian and tributary systems, respectively, and those in turn to an ‘anarchy of equal sovereignties’ and ‘hegemonic hierarchy,’ respectively. Both models describe political reality, and perception thereof, only within certain spatial and temporal limits.

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Moscow Won’t Accept Peace Without Rewriting the Post-1991 Order

Donald Trump said that he would only meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin once the terms of a potential deal were clear. Moscow agrees that such a meeting must be carefully prepared, but the two sides mean very different things. For Washington, the goal is an immediate end to hostilities. Moscow, however, insists on addressing the root causes of the conflict first.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

XXVI April International Academic Conference Named After Evgeny Yasin at HSE University

National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) is pleased to announce this Call for Papers for applications to present scholarly reports at the XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin (XXVI April Conference). The XXVI April Conference is scheduled to take place in Moscow on April 14–17, 2026.

Good Reasons to Speed Up Russia’s Visa-Free Policy towards China

The challenges to border governance and procedural obstacles are merely tests on the road to openness. Visa-free travel opens a window of opportunity for Chinese society to gain a better understanding of Russia. Thus, rather than worrying about “too many Chinese coming,” Russians should steer for deepening understanding.

The Loss of Humanity and the Illusion of Peace

For the Netanyahu right-wing government, the Israelis traumatized by the perceived existential threat from the Palestinians, compounded by the historical trauma of the Holocaust injustices, had to respond to Hamas’s attacks with genocide in Gaza. Once the psychological barriers were overcome, violence became highly tangible.

Peace Deals vs. Solutions―Kicking the Can Down the Road?

While there are many more words that politicians use in their verbal manipulative strategies and that are worthy of analysis, ‘peace’ and ‘deal’ explain well enough one compelling reason for the dire circumstances the world is in today.

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Dr. Chaos or: How to Stop Worrying and Love the Disorder

There is no doubt that today’s shifts are profound and are taking place across virtually all domains. That said, they cannot be viewed as an expression of someone’s deliberate will but should rather be regarded as a series of processes which were quite predictable and natural. These changes are not “the biggest since…” – they simply represent a new era that does not need to be compared to any other.

Oleg N. Barabanov, Anton Bespalov, Timofei V. Bordachev, Fyodor A. Lukyanov, Andrei A. Sushentsov, Ivan N. Timofeev

A Gulf Pact with the Power of Strategic Ambiguity

The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia agreement is notable not just for what it includes, but for what it leaves obscure. The deliberate opacity allows both states to send a strong deterrent signal without confining themselves to inflexible commitments. In a region where security threats are diffuse and alliances are often tested by shifting loyalties, this flexibility may be its greatest strength.

Muhammad Taimur Fahad Khan

Trump 2.0 and the Art of the Deal in a Geopolitical Game Show

For all of Trump 2.0’s vulgarity and ignorance, his game show policy lacks consistency of purpose, while the roller coaster of uncertainty and risk is uniquely accelerating the U.S./Global North’s decline and the rise of the Global South.

Why Is Iran Concerned over the Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement?

Tehran has been closely monitoring the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement signed on 8 August 2025 under Donald Trump’s mediation. Iran views U.S. contribution not as a benevolent initiative for peace and the TRIPP as a transit and trade project, but rather as part of a broader strategy aimed at reshaping the region’s geopolitical map to Iran’s (and Russia’s) detriment.

Strengthening RIC for a Stronger BRICS+

Ultimately, the future of BRICS+ hinges on Russia, India, and China’s capacity to overcome their divisions and remain committed to collective progress. If the RIC nations harmonize trade policies, digital systems, and innovation agendas, they can solidify their role as the nucleus of a more inclusive, multipolar world order—one that reflects the true aspirations of the Global South.

Hriday Ch. Sarma

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