Valdai Club

Andrey Kortunov

Michael Kofman

Vadim Kozyulin

Alexander Kuznetsov

Ilya Kramnik

Meir Kraus

Konstantin Khudoley

Andrey Klimov

Irina Kolgushkina

Michael Kofman

USA

Expert, CNA Corporation.

Materials

Great Power Competition in 21st Century

With the end of transition period, great power competition comes back to shape the international system. China and Russia have posed a challenge to the US hegemony. What is behind this challenge?

Russia's Problems in Syria

Palmyra highlights the enduring problems Russia has faced in working with Syria and Iran. Their operational objectives have differed, and Russian forces have been frustrated by the poor performance of the Syrian Army. There is a shortage of forces for Syria, Iran and Russia to fight on all fronts.Taking Aleppo means a prolonged clearing operation and defending it against counter attack.

Report: What Makes Great Power War Possible

Numerous international competitors see use of force as a solution to their challenges. In relations between Russia and NATO, China and Japan, Iran and Saudi Arabia, power plays unfold with unpredictable repercussions.

Video

Michael Kofman: Only the US Can Push China and Russia Into an Alliance

24.11.2017