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The Paths of Russian Militarism

Andrei P. Tsygankov

A Race for the Global South or a Battle for the World Majority: Russia’s Prospects

Konstantin V. Bogdanov, Boris E. Frumkin, Irina Ya. Kobrinskaya

Middle Powers Revisited: “Good Citizens” of the World Majority

Nikolai Yu. Silaev

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Andrei P. Tsygankov

The role of military force and diplomacy increases immensely in an uncertain and imbalanced world. Militarism is clearly important enough to merit study.

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Konstantin V. Bogdanov, Boris E. Frumkin, Irina Ya. Kobrinskaya

The Global South’s vast range of opportunities is conducive to conflict-free cooperation there between state, private, and semi-private providers of development and security.

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Nikolai Yu. Silaev

The world’s sharp division into center and periphery is shrinking. More actors will build a new international order than ever before. This means that middle powers will come to the fore.

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2024 October/December

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A Race for the Global South or a Battle for the World Majority: Russia’s Prospects

Konstantin V. Bogdanov, Boris E. Frumkin, Irina Ya. Kobrinskaya

The Global South’s vast range of opportunities is conducive to conflict-free cooperation there between state, private, and semi-private providers of development and security.

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Russia’s Eurasian Future After the Ukraine War

“We should be realistic. Ukraine should not be a part of NATO. We can negotiate on some permanent restrictions which will give Ukraine a great possibility to develop itself like Finland after the Second World War,” Fyodor Lukyanov said during the online convesation, titled “Russia's Eurasian Future After the Ukraine War” hosted by The Duran.

Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Bremmer vs. Karaganov: Global Order and Ukraine Conflict Take Center Stage at Horizons Debate

In an electrifying debate hosted by Horizons, Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, and Sergey Karaganov, a renowned Russian political strategist, confronted the pressing challenges facing the global order. Moderated by Vuk Jeremić, editor-in-chief of Horizons, the event explored the complexities of shifting power structures, the protracted conflict in Ukraine, and the role of nuclear deterrence in contemporary geopolitics.

Sergei A. Karaganov

Fyodor Lukyanov Moderated the Plenary Session of the 21st Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club

On November 7, 2024, Sochi hosted the plenary session of the 21st Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club “Security for Each and Everyone. Together Into a New World” with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The session was moderated by Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of the Russia in Global Affairs magazine, Research Director of the Foundation of the Valdai Club.

The World From the Bottom Up or The Masterpieces of Eurasian Architecture

New rules emerge from shifts in the balance of power and, if we take the modern-day world, the fact that small groups of countries are no longer able to tell the rest of the international community what to do.

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

The UN Must Recover Its Central Role in Coordinating Actions by Nations

It is not too late to give the UN a new lease on life. But this should not be done through delusional summits and declarations but through the restoration of trust based on the Charter principle of the sovereign equality of all states. This is not happening so far.

Sergei V. Lavrov

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War on Gaza Crystalizes Israel’s Image

Modern Israel attracts much attention from analysts and the public but our ability to understand it is hindered by ideology, prejudice, and myth. However, the fundamental difficulty lies in the habitual association of the state in Western Asia with the Jews. Should we view those who inhabit and govern Israel as Jews or have they become something else - namely, Israelis?

Yakov M. Rabkin

Rise of Front and Proxy Media in 21st Century International Relations

Where the US intends to increase troop activity, they begin by increasing media activity to pave the way informationally and cognitively for the coming new physical ‘reality.’ In the current context, the Western policymakers and practitioners have taken a self-destructive and deeply delusional ideological path, lacking the professional capability and capacity of the past.

The White Man’s Burden: Chasing a Mirage

What is more important for the global leader — the soft power of wealth or the hard power of the sword? Upholding the dominant global position with the power of sword flatters the ego of American power brokers but, from the financial perspective, this game might not be worth a candle.

What Should Russia Expect From Britain’s Next Government?

The UK goes to the polls later this year. The Conservative Party, which has been in power for fourteen years, is going to lose badly. Britain’s next government is likely to be headed by the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer. At some point, Britain’s next government will have to change Britain’s stance towards Russia – which has the upper hand. The question is how.

James C. Pearce

It’s Time for Russia to Give the West a Nuclear Reminder

Washington is waging a proxy war in a bid to inflict a ‘strategic defeat’ on Moscow and a tougher response to this is needed.

Dmitry V. Trenin

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