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16/05/2012

Valdai International Discussion Club held a round table on Russia-Europe relations

On May 16, Valdai International Discussion Club held a round-table discussion «Russia and the West: new stage of relationship». The framework of the round table also included a presentation of the Russian edition of Alexander Rahr’s book Where Will Putin Go? Russia Between China and Europe (original title Der kalte Freund. Warum wir Russland brauchen: Die Insider-Analyse).

11/05/2012

Future of Russia-NATO relations: after the missile defense or without it?

Following up on the Moscow conference on missile defense and ahead of the NATO summit in Chicago the Valdai Discussion Club convened foreign and Russian experts to discuss the future of Russia-NATO relations.

10/05/2012

Russian-U.S. Working Group meets to discuss strategic stability

The fifth conference of the Working Group on the future of Russian-U.S. relations is to be held on May 17 - 20 in Moscow.

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12:37 22/11/2011
Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios

Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios

The theses contained in the report “Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios” were prepared by the working group comprising Russian and international experts ahead of the VIII annual Valdai Discussion Club meeting, themed “2011-2012 Elections and the Future of Russia. Development Scenarios for the Next 5-8 Years”.

16:00 01/11/2011
Valdai Index

Russia Development Index 2010-2011 (Valdai Index)

The Valdai Index represents the combined opinion of leading world experts that participated in Valdai Club conferences with respect to Russia’s development in the political, economic, social, cultural and international spheres. Download Russia Development Index 2010-2011 in Russian (PDF)

15:46 19/09/2011
Reconfiguration, Not Just a Reset

U.S.-Russia Relations in Post-Soviet Eurasia: Transcending the Zero-Sum Game

The report examines how the Russia’s and United States` ties with the countries in post-Soviet Eurasia affect the bilateral relationship. The authors argue that despite the initial successes of the “reset” in Russia-U.S. relations, disputes relating to post-Soviet Eurasia represent “a ‘landmine’ in Russia -U.S. relations that could ‘detonate’ at any time and seriously complicate cooperation on other issues.

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Events

Valdai Club met with LSE’s Grimshaw

04/06/201212:59 On April 2-5, the Valdai Discussion Club assisted a delegation of the LSE’s Grimshaw Club to get a feel of Russia through a series of meetings with the Valdai Members.

http://valdaiclub.com/event/40680.html
Putin meets with his representatives and Popular Front members
Politics

Is Putin’s Russia keeping up with a changing world?

03/01/201208:53 Vladimir Putin highlighted the need “to catch the Chinese wind in the sails of our economy” and to “work toward creating a harmonious community of economies from Lisbon to Vladivostok,” which is in line with the concept of the “Alliance of Europe” proposed by Valdai Club experts in 2010. It is logical that Russia is ready to help Europe, because the European Union is Russia’s largest trade partner and export market.

http://valdaiclub.com/politics/39560.html
Vladimir Putin at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Politics

Valdai Club experts: Putin offered a broad vision of how he sees Russia’s place in the world

02/28/201215:05 Putin's article is not confrontational. The presidential candidate leaves enough room for cooperation and rapprochement with Western partners. It is clear from the article that Russia is pinning great hopes on relations with Asia, China in particular.

http://valdaiclub.com/politics/39460.html
Supporters of Vladimir Putin stage rally in Moscow
Politics

Putin speaks about framework terms and general wishes

02/28/201213:58 Every new president updates a foreign policy concept and there is no doubt that this will be done.

http://valdaiclub.com/politics/39420.html
March and rally "Defend the Nation!" to support Putin
Politics

Will Putinism see the end of Putin?

02/28/201213:53 Four mass demonstrations later, Putin's campaign is on a knife edge. He has to be elected president on the first round on Sunday. If he succeeds, most political analysts in Russia are agreed that a third term of office as president will be a transitional one. There is unlikely to be a fourth.

http://valdaiclub.com/politics/39440.html
Representatives of Syrian community with the posters "Freedom of Syria from Despotism", "Stop Blockade of Syrian Cities", "Long Live Friendship between Russian and Syrian Peoples"
Middle East

Russia’s return to the Middle East

02/22/201213:07 Seen from Moscow, the Middle East lies on its very doorstep. With 20 million Muslims in the Northern Caucasus, Russia feels that its domestic stability is linked to developments in the Arab world, especially to the rise of Islamist parties. After a long absence, Russia is now demanding a seat for itself at the top table of Middle East affairs.

http://valdaiclub.com/middle_east/39160.html
Patrick Seale, leading British writer on the Middle East
Video

Patrick Seale: It’s time for Russia to reemerge in Middle East

02/22/201210:27 Patrick Seale, a leading British writer on the Middle East and the author of several books about Syria and the Arab world, shares his opinion on Russia’s role in the Middle East on the sidelines of an international conference, entitled “Transformation in the Arab World and Russia’s Interests,” held on February 17-18 in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi.

http://valdaiclub.com/video/39100.html
Andrey Baklanov, Head of International Affairs Department, Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of Russia
Video

Andrei Baklanov: Dissolution of Camp David Accords could lead to anarchy

02/22/201209:55 The cancellation of the Camp David Accords, which contains military and political obligations on both Egypt and Israel, could lead to anarchy that would be equally damaging to Egypt’s interests, thinks Andrei Baklanov, Head of International Affairs Department, Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of Russia.

http://valdaiclub.com/video/39040.html
Middle East

Frustrated Arabs urge action from Russia

02/19/201209:33 Disappointed and bewildered by Russia's continued backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, several Arab dignitaries and political analysts have called on Moscow to take a clear stance and urgent action to put an end to bloodshed in Syria. Meanwhile, Russian analysts and officials have argued that Moscow's position on Syria aims to protect its statehood and undercut what Russia calls Western attempts to unseat unwanted regimes by supporting the armed opposition.

http://valdaiclub.com/middle_east/38860.html
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Conference: Transformation in the Arab World and Russia’s interests

02/17/201219:29 Valdai Discussion Club Middle East section’s conference “Transformation in the Arab World and Russia’s Interests” opened on February 17, 2012

http://valdaiclub.com/photo/38841.html
 
 
 
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