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Dialogue of Civilisations: Who is Responsible for Peace?

Dialogue of Civilisations: Who is Responsible for Peace?

On June 23-24, the Valdai Discussion Club, in partnership with Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, held an expert dialogue in Kaliningrad titled “From Global ‘Fighting With No Rules’ to a Dialogue of Civilisations”. The event took place at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University. Prominent Russian and international scholars participated in the event. The meeting was opened by on, Alexey Besprozvannykh,, Governor of the Kaliningrad Region; Maxim Demin, Rector of Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University; and Andrey Bystritskiy, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club.

11 hours ago
Sword and Throne: What Provoked Trump’s Clash With Pope Leo?

Sword and Throne: What Provoked Trump’s Clash With Pope Leo?

The contentious nature of the relationship between the president and the pontiff stems from Washington’s expectation that the “American pope” would adopt positions favourable to Republicans. However, having encountered firm resistance from Vatican diplomacy, the US State Department has been forced to backtrack, writes Ekaterina Shebalina.

13 hours ago
SCO: A Center of Power in the New World or a Mechanism for Regional Socialisation?

SCO: A Center of Power in the New World or a Mechanism for Regional Socialisation?

On June 29, 2026, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion titled “The SCO Turns 25: Achievements, Challenges, and Looking Ahead”. Moderator Ivan Timofeev noted that much has been accomplished in the organisation’s quarter-century of existence. Its working formats have been established, and the SCO has significantly expanded.

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Talking With Our Neighbours

Talking With Our Neighbours

While economic wellbeing and prosperity are matters of central importance to any state, it is security interests that constitute the first and foremost priority in foreign policy decisions. The post-Soviet space is a region critical to Russian security, and it is the part of the world that provides external powers with the most opportunities to threaten Russia proper. With stakes as high as they are, constructive and honest dialogue with Russia’s neighbours is something that should remain front and centre of Russian foreign policy, writes Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.

1 day ago
The Persian Gulf: Seven More Lessons

The Persian Gulf: Seven More Lessons

At the outset of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven key lessons for the new conflict. We noted that sanctions are followed by the use of military force; pressure on Iran will be long-term; concessions to the attacker are ineffective; the leaders of the target country become important targets for strikes; internal unrest encourages external intervention; the support of friendly countries is important for the target country, but does not solve its problems; and finally, the balance of power remains the key means of resolving security issues. Responding to force with force is a crude but effective way to stop escalation. Now that the conflict has been paused, we can consider new lessons, even with the understanding that such a pause will most likely be temporary.

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From Dollar Hegemony to a New Reserve Currency

From Dollar Hegemony to a New Reserve Currency

On June 26 in Moscow, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a presentation of the report titled “Towards a New Reserve Currency”. Discussion moderator Oleg Barabanov called the report “provocative in a good sense,” noting that it describes step-by-step one of the most realistic scenarios for creating a new reserve currency. He emphasised that the proposed new reserve currency would not replace the currencies of the countries participating in the process, but would be used exclusively for international settlements.

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A Path to a New Reserve Currency

A Path to a New Reserve Currency

The reform of the international monetary system has been a subject of constant debate, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the dollar-based and US-controlled arrangements that have prevailed since World War II. The United States is very much attached to its privileged and dominant position, and is unwilling to seriously contemplate any changes to it. The rest of the world is increasingly uneasy with the way the US handles its dominance.

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De-dollarisation: A Historical Inevitability in a Protracted Game

De-dollarisation: A Historical Inevitability in a Protracted Game

The transformation of the US dollar from a global public good into a unilateral tool of the United States has made more and more countries realise that over-reliance on the dollar means the hollowing out of financial sovereignty, vulnerability to economic security, and the constant threat of systemic risks due to US political decisions, writes Wang Wen.

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Contemporary International Politics: Anarchy or World War?

Contemporary International Politics: Anarchy or World War?

As the international system experiences a series of shocks and crises that challenge the foundations of the post-war order, it is becoming increasingly difficult to define the exact conditions of contemporary international affairs. While tensions may not have reached the point of outright global conflict, uncertainty and anarchy haunt our era in world politics. Ivan Timofeev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, ponders how to classify the friction, competition, and rivalries that came to characterise the modern world.

6 days ago
A Eurasian Alignment of Strategies: Security and Development

A Eurasian Alignment of Strategies: Security and Development

Among the unique features of Eurasia as a political and economic space is the autonomy that regional states retain in domestic and foreign policy. While this freedom of maneuver may play a positive role in the development of the continent, it also renders the articulations of common political aims impossible. What does remain within reach is a middle ground composed of complementary approaches to regional security and development, writes Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.

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