WWIII scenarios
Where are the geopolitical fault lines in today's world, and where can we expect military conflict tomorrow? How likely is a third world war, and will it be a nuclear war? How can we prevent the destruction of civilization?
No more minister chairman
In a sweeping reform, thousands of government officials are being forced to resign their positions on the boards of state-owned companies.
Red Line: Syria, Cuba and Bradley Manning
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow.
Collective research "Russia: The Challenges of Transformation"
Collective research Russia: The Challenges of Transformation, edited by Piotr Dutkiewicz and Dmitry Trenin is to be released this April.
How much money is at stake?
Opinions among experts and journalists vary widely as to why the leaders of large and economically influential states from different continents hold periodical meetings.
BRICS: Shifting global Calculus
A strong imprint of the South-South dialogue and multi-polarity was evident at Sanya.
Red Line: Ivory Coast, Yury Gagarin, and Atifete Jahjaga
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line. This week, events in Ivory Coast, the 50th anniversary of manned spaceflight, and a new president for Kosovo.
BRICS and the mission of reconfiguring the world
From Moscow's standpoint, the geopolitical rise of BRICS is a process which helps Russia both maintain its status in international politics and preserve its statehood and territorial integrity.
A new member and more problems for BRICS
In the current lop-sided international monetary system, each of the BRICS is struggling with inflationary pressures. Out of the limelight at Sanya, what can the BRICS leaders actually do on a collective basis?
BRICS goes from fantasy to reality
What exactly unites these countries, with all their geographic, cultural and political differences?
Red Line: Fukushima, New Chechnya and Nursultan Nazarbayev
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow. This week, the latest from Fukushima, how the West views the New Chechnya and reelected Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Thinking vertically
Experts from the government's own think tank believe that continuing the status quo in the Russian government will only result in chaos.
Forces Regrouped in World Politics?
For the first time in the BRICS' relatively short history, South Africa will participate in the forum as a member along with Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Russia and the EU face values gap over Libya
The turmoil in the Middle East should force the West to look at Russia in a new light.
Army needs a new beginning
Both the Defense Ministry and the military contractors must find a new model and modus operandi.
East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet
The question is, does the West have colonels’ sons who are ready to stand up and defend an idea, or do we only have Terry Joneses?
Middle Eastern fallout
The potential political strengthening of Islamic radicals in the Middle East puts the Greater Caucasus, and especially Azerbaijan, in danger.
Creating healthy people and cities
Many forecasts suggest that by 2030, the four largest emerging market economies will have overtaken the Group of Seven in combined size.
Red Line: Libya, the Arab World, and Benjamin Netanyahu
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow.
Russian helicopters return to Afghanistan
After five years of negotiations, a deal has been struck to sell Russian helicopters to the Afghan leadership. Russia would like to do more to help the country fight the Taliban, but its efforts are restricted by NATO.
