The Battle for the Indian Ocean and Island States
Russia has taken an
increasing interest in strengthening consistently its diplomacy with small island
States especially Cape Verde, Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles. Late
December, the Kremlin appointed...
Meet Mikhail Mishustin, Russia’s new Prime Minister
Plucked from obscurity and little known in wide national political scene, the Head of the Federal Tax Service, Mikhail Mishustin, to become the new...
Kazakh President Tokaev introduces reforms
Authors: Srimal Fernando and Kirtan Bhana*
Political transformation will make Kazakhstan a
success story. Political reforms will ignite progress in economic reforms this,
according to President Tokaev as he met...
What to Expect in 2020 for Russia–US Relations
Russia and the United States have had another year of rocky relations
that have included more sanctions, heavy rhetoric, and a shortage of constructive
dialogue to...
A symptom of fragile anti-US alliances: Russia accuses China of technology theft
Chinese
Russian military and geopolitical cooperation is flourishing – for now.
If, however,
the weapons industry is anything to go by, a fraying at the edges of...
Kazakhstan: Celebrating 28 Years of Independence
Authors:
Srimal Fernando and Kirtan Bhana
In Kazakhstan, like in
many other nations around the globe, Independence Day is commemorated by
conferring awards, national orders and medals on...
Russia’s return three vessels to Ukraine: A new gunboat diplomacy questioned?
A new perspective turn in tough
relations between two neighbors had a place on November 17, Russia declared
returning of three “captured” gunboats to Ukraine and...
Russia, Africa and the Debts
Long seen as a strategic partner,
Russia has opened a new chapter and started building better relations with
Africa, and most significantly made its move by...
Global protests: Russia and China risk ending up on the wrong side of history
Widespread perceptions see Russia together with China as the rising
powers in the Middle East as a result of America’s flip flops in Syria and...
Russia’s Ambitious Plan for Africa
Russia and
African states have traditionally enjoyed friendly, time-tested relations, and
a significant role was in the liberation of the continent, supporting the
struggle of its peoples...