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Bridges of the Future: How Russian regional programs strengthen international understanding. The experience of the educational and cultural program “Together”

PREFACE In the context of the ongoing global turbulence, cultural diplomacy is becoming an increasingly strategically important area in establishing an international dialogue. Geopolitical competition, fragmentation of the media space and growing distrust between societies create challenges that cannot be solved solely through official diplomacy. It is during such periods that the role of the

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Western Sahara: The Pending Self-Determination at the Heart of the UN

Brief description: The article examines the unresolved international status of Western Sahara within the United Nations system, where the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination remains formally recognized but unfulfilled. It reviews the legacy of the 1991 Settlement Plan, the ongoing dispute over autonomy, and the divergent positions of key states regarding UN Security Council Resolution

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BRICS and Latin America: IMBRICS Experience

Short Description: The article by Koldo Salazar examines the deepening cooperation between BRICS countries and Latin American states following the IMBRICS Forum 2025. It highlights BRICS as a platform for dialogue, public diplomacy and new economic opportunities, including trade in national currencies and alternative logistical routes. Through statements from Argentine and Ecuadorian representatives, the author

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Uzbekistan and the United States: Evolution of Bilateral Relations and Paths Toward Greater Convergence

Author: Shakhnoza Kodírova, Head of the Department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Short Description: Shakhnoza Kodírova’s article examines the evolution of relations between Uzbekistan and the United States, which have shifted in recent years from limited cooperation focused primarily on regional security to a

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Chittagong at the Crossroads: Bangladesh’s Strategic Gamble in China’s Indica Corridor

Author: Sabita Binta Azad Shifa, writer & research analyst, Dhaka, Bangladesh Short description: The article by Sabita Binta Azad Shifa explores the strategic importance of the Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) within the broader context of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the growing geopolitical activity in the Bay of Bengal. The author examines China’s

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BRICS Pay: Financial Architecture, Decentralized Systems, and Trade Geopolitics at the IMBRICS Forum in Saint Petersburg

Since its inception, the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has emerged as a significant platform for developing countries seeking to diversify their economic relations and strengthen their financial systems against Western influence. Over the years, member countries have advanced in building their own financial architecture, with a clear vision of decentralization

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Uzbekistan–UN: A Partnership for a Sustainable Future

Uzbekistan–UN: A Partnership for a Sustainable Future

On September 24, 2025, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where he presented the country’s initiatives in the field of international security, sustainable development and human rights protection. Over the three decades of UN membership, Uzbekistan has transformed from a young

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The Path to Freedom, The Conference of the Riffian National Party in Brussels

The Path to Freedom, The Conference of the Riffian National Party in Brussels

On September 20, 2025, a conference of the Rifa National Party was held in Brussels, where issues of self-determination of the Rifa people, the decolonization of Africa and international cooperation were discussed. The event was attended by diplomats, politicians, and experts from Africa, Europe, and Latin America, who emphasized the strategic importance of the region

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Goma: 225 Days of Occupation, Between Insecurity, Crisis, and Resilience

Prud Zihalirwa is a young entrepreneur from the Republic of Congo specializing in digital communications and marketing. He is passionate about digital technologies and strives to promote human rights, as well as education and Internet regulation issues. As a youth ambassador for the Panzi Foundation (a non-profit organization headquartered in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the

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History and tradition are two pillars of a multipolar world. Europe and Russia: what to do?

A note by Carlo Di Martino, a geopolitician and representative of the Italian socialist party Risorgimento Socialista, on the historical commonality of Europe and Russia and the need to return to a dialogue between them based on respect for culture and traditions. The topic of relations between Russia and Europe has very ancient roots. We

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