The article retraces how the Soviet Union and the United States tried to establish a partnership in the wake of Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. The international community ... подробно
The article analyzes the transformation of Russian strategic culture over the past 100 years. The authors believe that, during this period, Russia veered away from the stra... подробно
While agreeing with Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri that the state of the modern world can be characterized as a “global civil war,” the author elaborates and expands this ... подробно
Now that Russia’s Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine has entered its third year, we can conclude that, like any major war of the past several centuries, it has con... подробно
The article analyzes differences in the outcome of similar reforms undertaken by the USSR and China in the 1980-1990s. Whereas in the Soviet Union they led to the country’s... подробно
After the start of Russia’s Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine in February 2022, some in the West thought that China might take advantage of Moscow’s diverted atte... подробно
The 21st century has seen a gradual shift from overwhelming sanctions, mainly trade embargoes, towards targeted or “smart” sanctions. The latter target designated natural a... подробно
The article presents a realist view of soft power. In this interpretation, soft power is a tool that provides advantages in international competition. The main purpose of s... подробно
