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RIC as a Geostrategic Concept The Russia–India–China (RIC) triangle is not a newly emerging framework but a dormant one experiencing new attempts at revival. Originally articulated by former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, RIC was designed as a strategic counterweight to unipolar U.S. hegemony post–Cold War. The idea sought to establish […]
As Bulgarian President Rumen Radev prepares for his official visit to Kazakhstan, the relationship between the two countries finds itself at a dynamic and promising crossroads. With decades of diplomatic relations and a recent surge in trade, energy cooperation, cultural exchanges, and mutual support in international affairs, Kazakhstan and Bulgaria are expanding their ties in […]
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s participation in the first-ever Central Asia–Italy Summit on May 30, 2025 in Astana signals a significant shift in Italy’s foreign strategy—pivoting more assertively towards Eurasia. Italian reporting, such as from ICE agency, confirms Italy’s intent to institutionalize this format, with Kyrgyzstan set to host the next summit in 2027 and Italy the fourth […]
At the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit held on May 27, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China’s commitment to strengthening strategic ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This landmark summit, themed “Synergizing Economic Opportunities Towards Shared Prosperity,” brought together heads of state, senior officials, […]
In a significant display of diplomatic solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened in Moscow on May 8, 2025, to reinforce their nations’ strategic partnership. The meeting, marked by the signing of over 20 bilateral cooperation documents, underscored the deepening ties between the two countries across various sectors, including global strategic […]
The Fourth Italo-Turkish Intergovernmental Summit, held in Rome on April 29, marked a turning point in Turkish-Italian relations, elevating them to an unprecedented level of strategic cooperation. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underscored the exceptional bilateral ties, culminating in the signing of over ten agreements across a broad spectrum […]
At the recent BRICS ministerial summit hosted in Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a speech that resonated far beyond the halls of diplomacy. He began by expressing gratitude to the Brazilian hosts and praised the inclusion of new BRICS partner countries such as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. […]
The Collapse of the Euro-Atlantic Security System The traditional Euro-Atlantic security system, rooted in the Helsinki Accords, is now in a state of collapse. According to Andrey Klimov (Андрей Климов: «Евроцентричность исчезает и на нашем Евразийском материке»), this decline is evident in the erosion of the North Atlantic security framework. A key moment highlighting this […]
Starting with 2025, China aims to deepen its collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through new frameworks and action plans. These plans focus on strengthening digital infrastructure, promoting cloud computing, and enhancing AI governance. Xu Chaofeng, Director-General of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Department of International Cooperation, shared these plans […]
As two major developing countries and emerging economies, China and India should concentrate on mutual development and cooperation to maintain stable and balanced relations. This approach is crucial for their own progress and for the broader stability and prosperity of the Global South. Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun highlighted […]