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Unequal confrontation between Vilnius and Beijing

Unequal confrontation between Vilnius and Beijing

At the end of April in Lithuania, one of the “major” NATO countries, the local Foreign Ministry initiated a conference on “NATO and the Indo-Pacific Region,” where Vilnius tried to contribute to the unfolding confrontation with China in accordance with the trends set by the United States. It is noteworthy that the Baltic state stood out noticeably against the other participants – the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand – for its complete noninvolvement in the affairs of the region in question. Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis insisted on the need to build closer cooperation between NATO and “democratic” states…

Бахтиар Урусов

On the Real Importance of New Sino-Russian Economic Pacts

In March 2023, when China’s President Xi visited Moscow, he told his Russian counterpart that the scope of the changes taking place in today’s world is such that has not been “seen for 100 years.” The pace and the scope of these changes – which we can understand in terms of a visible shift towards a multipolar world – warrants a very calculated response. For Russia and China, otherwise seen as two so-called “revisionist” powers in Washington – the best response is to solidify their alliance against the combined assault of the forces i.e., the US-led West, resisting this change. This response was/is at the heart of what we today know as the “no limits” friendship between both states…

Salman Rafi Sheikh

The Arab-Iranian Dialogue

The Arab-Iranian Dialogue as a prerequisite of these countries’ entry into the BRICS

A three-day informal Arab-Iranian Dialogue has just taken place in Doha (Qatar). The conference, mostly held behind closed doors, acquired special significance because it took place shortly after events showing that the world may be ready to turn a new page in its history. First, the top leadership of both countries – Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei not only positively perceived the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin to create a multipolar world, but are also actively implementing this plan. Second, both leaders vigorously advocate limiting the overwhelming…

Viktor Mikhin

Singapore hosted another Shangri-La Dialogue

Vladimir Terehov

Personnel changes – Erdogan’s new team

Alexandr Svaranc

The Gwangju Uprising - and how South Korea’s dealt with this issue during the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk-yeol administrations

Konstantin Asmolov

Hakan Fidan’s possible nomination as vice president - political patronage or part of a secret agreement?

Alexandr Svaranc

The Collective West is more united than ever against China

The Collective West is more united than ever against China

Бахтиар Урусов

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