Russia can join the WTO, but shouldn’t
Although Russia can benefit from joining the WTO, its economy may still remain weak and uncompetitive among others
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Indo-Russian friendship hits a stumbling block?
Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Moscow, clouds gather over Russian-Indian relations
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SCO a catalyst for Afghan stability
The six-nation SCO has a critical role in stabilising Afghanistan and the region after the withdrawal of the coalition forces from the violence-torn country in 2014, says Nivedita Das Kundu.
Russia rethinks space priorities
Roskosmos redirects its focus towards unmanned programs
Multi-party system: Learning from Indian experience
As Russia braces for the Dec 4 elections, it’s time to look at the experience of India and the West in evolving a multi-party system and forging a dynamic opposition, says Andrei Volodin.
Putin model of China diplomacy
Putin understands Russia will have to seek peaceful and friendly co-existence with Beijin.
Different consumers, same products
The West still has not grasped the depth of its problems; it has been here before, but is still stumbling
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A liberal tandem in action
Will the plans of the Putin-Medvedev tandem actually bring about a liberalization of today's Russia?
Red Line: U.S. protests, Veto on Syrian Resolution and Steve Jobs
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about global events as seen from Moscow. In this edition: Protests in the U.S., Russia and China veto UN resolution on Syria, and Steve Jobs.
A farewell to the nuclear triumph
Former President of USSR belives that the world must eliminate all weapons of mass destruction
Why Central Eurasia matters to India
Central Eurasia, comprising oil-rich states, is becoming an arena for a new 'Great Game.'
Putin, Medvedev discuss investment climate
At an investment conference and a meeting of regional United Russia members, the prime minister and the president emphasized the role of stability in Russia's economic future
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Erdogan sets values-based agenda for Turkey
Konstantin von Eggert discusses Prime Minister Erdogan’s role in making Turkey a stronger player on the international arena.
How Jobs would have built Skolkovo
In discussions with an Izvestia correspondent, the late Apple founder talked about the combination of art and science and how technological advancement comes from organic growth.
Space Troops' Day: many celebrations ahead
The tenth and possibly last time Russia's Space Troops have celebrated their professional holiday in its current format.
The real cost of modernizing the military
Throughout the summer, a serious conflict broke out between military manufacturers and the Defense Ministry over the fulfilment of weapons contracts for the state’s defense and rearmament program through 2020.
Energy: Russia eyes Asia-Pacific, India markets
With Europe looking for alternatives, Russian energy strategy envisages a substantial hike in hydrocarbon exports to the dynamic Asia-Pacific region and India.
What Russia can learn from Steve Jobs
Apple founder and ex-CEO Steve Jobs died at the age of 56 on October 6, 2011.
Red Line: Palestinian Statehood and Nils Ushakov
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about global events as seen from Moscow. In this edition: Palestinian statehood and Nils Ushakov.
Russia eludes missile defense
Practically no chances left to reach an agreement on missile defense.
