The article analyses the role of the United States in the Sinhala-Tamil conflict in Sri Lanka starting from the 1980s, the goals that are pursued by Washington, the degree of its involvement in the conflict as well as the role of Sri Lanka in the long term geopolitical plans of the United States in the Indian Ocean and South Asia.
Тhe article analyzes three years ago events surrounding the Crimea and the consequences of its reunification with Russia. The author focuses on the current state and prospects of development of international relations.
The author analyzes the local border traffic between Russian Federation and Republic of Poland and focuses on the outcome of the suspension of the local border traffic regime. The author notes an overall decrease in the number of Russian-Polish border crossings and the decrease in expenses of Polish citizens in the Kaliningrad region.
In the article the situation in the Middle East in connection with intentions of Washington to continue isolation of Iran by means of the regional partners and allies (Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia) is analyzed. The author focuses attention of readers to attempts of new administration of the USA to strengthen and expand the Union of monarchies of the Persian Gulf due to inclusion in him of Jordan and Morocco. Also efforts of Washington on decrease in tension in the relations between Israel and the Arab countries are noted. Under the pretext of activization of fight against terrorism D. Trump seeks to mobilize the Middle Eastern states for creation of a united front against the Iranian regime.
The article examines the development of relations between Vietnam and the United States during the tenure of President Barack Obama, who launched the Asian pivot. US-Vietnam relations have acquired the status of a comprehensive partnership. Assessing the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, the authors posit that he will likely continue the policy of the previous administration towards Vietnam.
Eurasian integration should not be seen as something separate from the integration processes in Europe and Asia, on the contrary, it should be inscribed in the context of numerous modernization projects and the system of economic relations, developing on the Eurasian continent and around. The future of the Eurasian space will be largely determined by the policy of Russia, elected its development priorities in turbulent conditions, aimed at the development, modernization and integration of the economic potential of the Eurasian countries.
The article provides a description of the activities of the European Union in the field of crisis management, discusses the use of military and civilian resources within the framework of the operations and missions of the EU in different regions, their geographical distribution and distinctive features. Special attention is paid to the peculiarities of transformation of the military and defense capabilities of the EU at the present stage.
The author analyzes the implementation of soft-power potential in the USA, Great Britain, Germany and China and defines its features for each of these countries.
The article analyzes the activities of the SCO Forum, which is a public advisory mechanism for the research support of the Shanghai cooperation organization. The authors consider the Forum as the mechanism of the «track two diplomacy». The attention of the authors focused on identifying problems in the functioning of this non-governmental structure. The key point of the article is the definition of the tasks and prospects of the further work of the SCO Forum.
The article reveals the main directions of the cause and direction of activization of right-wing extremist organizations in Europe. Their support and consistency in the realization of the ideology of Nazism, racism and chauvinism are noted with reference to the current political realities emerging in a number of European countries.
The object of this research is the issue of countering international terrorism in the context of national security of Russian Federation. International terrorism is seen as the main threat to Russia's security, as well as the current world order and stability. In this regard, the urgency of the problem of countering state authorities with this threat and the problem of the possible use of military force for ensuring international security and national stability in particular is noted. The authors use the method of scientific research with the study of the activities of Russian special services. Also, the method of analyzing international situations is used to form a complete picture of the relevance of the problem in question in the context of modernity.
The article brings into focus Western media campaign against Russia that has grown in recent years both in its scope and sharp criticism. It reveals the roots of western antagonism towards our country. Main features of contemporary phase of information pressure upon Russia are brought to light. Attention is paid upon new trends and methods used in antiRussia propaganda. Measures are adduced that are being undertaken by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to counteract publications of anti-Russia character.
Social networks are increasingly being used as an effective medium for spreading false information, unfair competition and political propaganda. Recent innocent jokes have paved the way for disinformation technologies built on cynical work using the features and specifics of a mass audience on the Internet. Today, the world community comes to an understanding that a virtual reality based on fakes begins to critically affect the actual political processes taking place. The author notes that similar disinformation in terms of harm may be comparable with the virus epidemic, and the strategy of counteraction to it in the information and communication environment should be worked out at the supranational level.
This article refers to the dynastic marriages rulers Azerbaijani states and its role in the history of diplomacy. The article gives marriage diplomacy of states Mehranidov, Shirvanshahs, Eldenezidov (Atabay), Akkoyunlu, Sheki, Guba and Karabakh khanates. These marriage agreements often became the main reason for the signing of the eternal world stoked long-term and stable development of the whole region, which are often violated military actions between relatives.
