On a limestone avenue in the 8th arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the red glass lanterns and Art Deco-style awning at the entrance of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris catch your eyes. Inside, the lobby leads to…
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From Practice to Data — Russia in Global Affairs
Despite the widely circulated post-Cold War thesis about the declining role of force in global politics, states still often resort to force, but do it in the form military interventions.
In fact, the post-Cold War order originated from an intervention, the First Gulf…
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“It’s maturity test for Europe to send troops to Ukraine,” expert
“Be honest, just how many times you and I heard conversations about strategic autonomy and Europe getting their act together over the years?”
This is the question Canadian global affairs and defense analyst Roger Hilton, currently affiliated with the GLOBSEC think-tank, rhetorically…
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25th Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development — Russia in Global Affairs
HSE University is pleased to announce a call for applications to present academic reports at the 25th Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development (hereinafter, the “25th Yasin Conference” or the “Conference”). All events…
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Mind the gap! Europe’s Rail Operators: a Comparative Ranking
Our analysis highlights that Flixtrain, Ouigo and RegioJet offer the most affordable fares while SBB, Eurostar and GWR rank as the most costly rail operators, as illustrated in the figure below. For routes of comparable lengths,…
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A Common Threat and the Need for Collective Cooperation — Russia in Global Affairs
The recent offensive by Syrian rebels which took control of several cities, particularly the strategic city of Aleppo, is a new development that, although surprising, was not strange. The Middle East region and Syria have many unresolved challenges that are capable…
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Why Do Black Holes Appear To Be Burning From The Outside? » ScienceABC
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The accretion disk around a black hole makes it look as if the material is burning because the matter swirls rapidly and radiates a lot of heat.
Picture yourself in a spaceship, looking out the window at a black hole. You’d expect it…
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Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
Independent naval analyst H.I. Sutton reports that Russia’s ability to maintain its military presence and influence in Africa faces a significant challenge as its naval base in Tartus, Syria, comes under threat amid the fall of the Assad regime.
This morning, Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria…Continue Reading
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Assad’s fall makes a mockery of Putin
The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria has made waves in the Middle East.
In just 10 days, the rebels made up of different factions from various parts of the war-torn country, and led by Syria’s Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, went from occupying Aleppo to entering…
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The Assad Regime’s Collapse and the Reshaping of the Middle East — Russia in Global Affairs
“THE REGIME HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN” You are hereby discharged from the military compulsory service. These are the final messages received by members of the Syrian army in the northern and northeastern countryside of Latakia, marking the conclusion of a regime that…
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