Valdai Club

The AI ecosystem of the US State Department opens up vast opportunities for employing machine learning algorithms to advance American objectives in tech, in business diplomacy, and in influencing foreign audiences—including in countries that are of particular importance for Russian national interests. An analysis of the American experience appears relevant for Russian foreign policymaking and the work of specialized government agencies, writes Anna Velikaya.

The December 2025 elections in Myanmar are being seen as a pivotal event around which future regional and international dynamics will be structured. For ASEAN, the legitimacy of their conduct will be an important, but not the only criterion. Far more significant for a long-term settlement will be Naypyidaw’s ability to resume an inclusive national dialogue and halt the escalation of violence, writes Anna Velikaya.