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Mikhail Pogrebinsky: Ukraine is still searching for itself

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:28:50 GMT

According to professor Mikhail Pogrebinsky, director of the Kiev Center for Political and Conflict Studies there is no strategic concept to build Russia-Ukraine relations on. Russia deserves most of the blame for this, as Ukraine is still searching for itself.

Adam Michnik: Relations between Russia and Poland have improved

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:26:11 GMT

Editor-in-chief of Gazeta Wyborcza Adam Michnik speaks about two reasons of Russia-Poland reset. First, the Kremlin and the Polish government have sought improvement, and second, Prime Minister Putin and President Medvedev admitted the truth about Katyn and made it clear who the guilty party is in this tragedy.

Sheng Shiliang: Russia should not integrate into Europe or Asia

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:20:00 GMT

Sheng Shiliang , chief researcher with the Center for Global Challenges Studies, Xinhua News Agency, thinks that getting back on the European path is not the best choice, as Russia is too big and unique for Europe, which is half the size of Russia. Integration with Asia is an even worse alternative because there’s not enough room for Asians there as it is.

Russia’s ruling group needs competition to innovate - Timothy Colton

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT

There has definitely been progress in Russia-US relations, but it is only the beginning of a process that will take at least 10 years, believes Timothy Colton, Professor of Government and Russian Studies at Harvard.

Road where Russia needs to go leads through Washington - Clifford Kupchan

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:52:00 GMT

The choice between the EU and the US as the better business partner for Russia is clear, says Clifford Kupchan, head of Russia and CIS team at Eurasia Group and a former senior official at the US State Department.

European monetary fund a good step towards EU govt – economic historian

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:07:00 GMT

Award-winning British historian and economist Robert Skidelsky shared with RT his view on the economic crisis in Europe and why austerity measures will only make things worse.

Dominic Lieven: The present international situation is much safer

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:23:00 GMT

Dominic Lieven is Professor of Russian Government at the London School of Economics. His comments on the development of Russia and its role in the international security.

Robert Legvold: The historical role of the state in Russia has remained unchanged

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:22:18 GMT

The Director of Soviet Studies by Council on Foreign Relations Robert Legvold summarizes the role of the State in Russia and its ability to modernize

Sergei Karaganov: Russians don’t know, what they want

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:18:00 GMT

A leading Russian international relations expert, Professor Sergei Karaganov shares his impressions about the discussions on the future of Russia.

Toby Gati: Russian foreign policy is now more positive

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:17:00 GMT

Toby T. Gati speaks on the role of the Valdai Club in establishing friendly relations between Russia and the world.

Taisuke Abiru: The Russian Foreign Policy in the Asia-Pacific region is successful

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:14:00 GMT

Taisuke Abiru, Head of “Energy Issues and Japanese Foreign Policy” projects by Tokyo Foundation (TKFD) shared their impressions of Russian foreign policy in the in the Asia-Pacific region

UN assistant secretary-general on Russia’s WTO bid

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:08:00 GMT

In an interview with RIA Novosti, Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, explains the concept of economic modernization and speaks of the challenges that Russia needs to address to become a WTO member and what can help the country overcome the difficulties faced by its economy over the past two decades.

Putin reveals “evolution in terms of leadership”

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:38:00 GMT

A leading French international relations expert, Thomas Gomart, shares his impressions about a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The meeting was the final part of the 2010 Valdai Discussion Club.

Putin likely to return as president - Harvard professor

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:13 GMT

Harvard Professor Timothy Colton, one of the world’s leading political experts, predicts Vladimir Putin’s victory at the 2012 presidential elections. His comments come after Valdai Discussion Club talks with the premier in Sochi.

Putin compares himself to Roosevelt and evaluates his work in tandem with Medvedev

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:52:00 GMT

The Russian Constitution does not bar Prime Minister Vladimir Putin from running for president in 2012. But, as the head of government said at a meeting with Valdai Club members, it is too soon to discuss it.

Russia to face radical modernization in years to come

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:15:00 GMT

Anatol Lieven, a leading world political analyst and participant of the Valdai Discussion Club, says Russia is unlikely to face any radical breakthroughs in the major spheres of economy, modernization or corruption.

U.S. political expert says Putin “macho-kind of guy”

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:15:00 GMT

Andrew Kuchins, U.S. celebrated political scientist and expert on Russian politics, shares his view on participation in the Valdai Discussion Club and comments on Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s recent PR-campaign for the car industry.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with members of Valdai Discussion Club

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:06:00 GMT

September 6, 2010. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during the meeting with members of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi

New Valdai Index project evaluates Russia's development

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:40:00 GMT

Participants of the 7th Valdai Club Meeting have launched a new Valdai Index project aimed at measuring Russia's economic, social and political development.

Territorial changes in Russia over the centuries

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:49:00 GMT

The 7th Valdai Club Meeting, an expert forum for international specialists on Russia, headlined "Russia: History and Future Development," opened on August 31 and runs through September 7 onboard the Kronstadt cruise ship in northwestern Russia.

Russia's relations with neighbors through the centuries

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:40:00 GMT

The 7th Valdai Club Meeting, an expert forum for international specialists on Russia, headlined "Russia: History and Future Development," opened on August 31 and runs through September 7.

7th meeting of Valdai Discussion Club

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:27:00 GMT

This year's meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club opened on Wednesday onboard the Kronstadt cruise ship. The discussion brought together prominent experts on Russia from 15 European countries, the United States and Asia.

Valdai International Discussion Club: 2004-2010

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:48:00 GMT

The Russian News and Information Agency RIA Novosti, the Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, Russia Profile and Russia in Global Affairs magazines and The Moscow News newspaper have been holding annual meetings of the Valdai Discussion Club since 2004. The club’s mission is to create an international expert venue, where leading foreign experts on Russia can receive trusted and competent information on the country and society’s development from top federal and regional officials.

Conference "Central Asia and Afghanistan: Problems and Solutions". (Berlin, June 6- 7, 2010)

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:39:00 GMT

The conference, organized by Valdai International Discussion Club, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) together with RIA Novosti and Russia's Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, was attended by leading experts from Russia and the EU, including Karl-Georg Wellmann, Vitaly Naumkin, Sergei Karaganov and Nikolai Bordyuzha.