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05/06/2013

Russian and Chinese experts discussed the National Identity problem

A roundtable discussion on National Identity in the Era of Globalization: the Experience of China, Russia and other countries, organized by the Valdai Discussion Club and the School of Advanced International and Area Studies, East China Normal University was held on June 1st , 2013 in Shanghai. This roundtable opened a series of discussions aimed at developing the agenda for the 10th Anniversary Valdai Club meeting.

20/05/2013

Islam in Politics: Ideology or Pragmatism

The influence which the burgeoning of political Islam could have on Muslims in Russia and on Russia’s relations with the new political players were the main topics of discussion at the conference of the Middle East Dialogue of the Valdai Discussion Club titled “Islam in Politics: Ideology or Pragmatism” which was held on May 14-15, 2013 in Marrakesh.

17/05/2013

Russia’s growing presence in Southeast Asia

Participants in the Valdai International Discussion Club roundtable, “Russia-ASEAN relations: Regional dynamics in Southeast Asia”, spoke about new opportunities for cooperation and the prospects of economic relations between Russia and ASEAN nations. The event took place at MGIMO University on May 15, 2013.

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11:33 24/01/2013
Russia’s Economy: after Transformation, before Modernization

Russia’s Economy: after Transformation, before Modernization

The analytical report “Russia’s Economy: after Transformation, before Modernization” was prepared after discussions at the Valdai Discussion Club Summit held on October 21–22, 2012. The report incorporates many of the conclusions on Russia’s political development contained in the 2011 Valdai report “Russia Should Not Miss Its Chance: Development Scenarios”.

17:00 08/11/2012
Valdai Index 2011-2012

Russia Development Index 2011-2012 (Valdai Index)

The Russia Development Index (Valdai Index) reflects the combined opinion of the world's leading experts on Russia as regards Russia’s political, economic, social, cultural and international performance. The annual poll aims to study changes in Russia’s development trends over a year. It is important that respondents assess not the current situation, but changes.

12:54 19/07/2012
Report Military Reform

Military Reform: Toward the New Look of the Russian Army

The analytical report “Military Reform: Toward the New Look of the Russian Army” summarizes the results of the conference of the Valdai Discussion Club Defense and Security section titled “Modernization of Russia’s Armed Forces and Cooperation in International Security” which was held on May 25-27, 2011 in Moscow.

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"Britannia" foreign literature bookstore in Moscow
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Valdai International Discussion Club’s website unveiles a new online service - Books about Russia

05/25/201211:23 Books about Russia is an online review service covering the most significant issues of Russia’s foreign and domestic policy, as well as historical aspects of the development of Russian society. English-language reviews of studies from around the world, which caused expert and public discussion in Russia and abroad, are posted weekly on the website.

http://valdaiclub.com/valdai_club/43340.html
Vyacheslav Nikonov
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
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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
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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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