Russia on Track to Developing New Hypersonic Weapons: Putin

by Sputnik [10-2-2025]. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club on Thursday, the president touched on the expanding capabilities of Russia’s strategic deterrent. “We have fielded other hypersonic weapons – the Kinzhal and the Avangard, a weapon with an intercontinental range. We may acquire other systems as well. We haven’t forgotten anything from our plans. Work…

Richard Sakwa: The Lost Peace & Russia’s Pivot to Eurasia

by Glenn Diesen [9-29-2025]. Richard Sakwa is a professor of Russian and European Politics at the University of Kent, and is widely recognised as the leading Russia scholar in Europe. Sakwa discusses how we lost the peace after the Cold War, and the consequences of Russia’s decision to pivot to the East. The Lost Peace:…

Wang Wen: China-India Partnership in New World Order

by Glenn Diesen [9-28-2025]. (RAD: Even during the last 10 years, there have been dramatic changes & improvements in China. Most of the West hasn’t caught up with these changes. Both China & India have about 1.4 billion people, yet there is a big difference between the Chinese & Indian economies. Professor Wang Wen helps…

Fyodor Lukyanov: The liberal order is over, and it’s created this unexpected problem

by Fyodor Lukyanov [9-30-2025]. Fyodor Lukyanov is one of the most prominent Russian experts in the field of international relations and foreign policy. He has worked in journalism since 1990 and is the author of numerous publications on modern international relations and Russian foreign policy. Since 2002, he has been the editor-in-chief of Russia in…

Prigozhin and Dugina as Heroes of the Sacred Struggle

by Alexander Dugin [9-30-2025]. Alexander Dugin: Doctor of Sociology and of Political sciences, PhD of Philosophy. Founder of Russian geopolitical school and Eurasian Movement. (RAD: This discussion about ‘heroes’ is very insightful & thoughtful. “In every person, there is a struggle between the angelic, the divine, and the demonic principles.” Dugin’s observations give us a…

A World for Humans, Not Wolves: China’s Bid to Redefine Global Order

by Zhang Weiwei, Professor of Political Science; Director the China Institute of Fudan University [9-30-2025]. Chinese scholar Zhang Weiwei argued that a genuine multipolar world already exists but needs active effort to take shape. (The translation is not perfect). The western ideas Divide and Rule, we think it’s very stupid. We should promote Unite and…

US NUCLEAR PLANS HIT A WALL

by New Rules [9-30-2025]. The US is projecting a MASSIVE $350B nuclear spending boom to power the AI revolution. But there’s a HUGE problem. THE CONTEXT: 🔸Demand for clean, reliable power for AI data centers is EXPLODING. 🔸Business Insider forecasts a 63% increase in nuclear output by 2050, adding 53 GW of capacity. 🔸This would…

BRICS+ is Building an AI Empire

by New Rules [9-30-2025]. The numbers don’t lie, and the strategy is clear: Digital Sovereignty. CHINA: The undisputed leader. 🔸47.2% of the world’s top-cited AI research. 🔸Global leader in AI patents. 🔸$150B+ in government funding. Homegrown chips & LLMs from Baidu & Huawei competing directly with Google & OpenAI. INDIA: Betting big on Sovereign AI.…

Russia’s Nuclear Diplomacy: Powering the Global South

by New Rules [9-30-2025]. Russia is advancing a strategic partnership with the Global South, leveraging nuclear energy expertise to meet critical development needs. THE BIG PICTURE: Energy security is a top priority for developing nations. Russia, via Rosatom, is offering a comprehensive partnership to ensure reliable supply. KEY DRIVERS: 🔸Putin has outlined a full-spectrum offer…

An Inside Look: An American IT Specialist on the Russian National Messenger MAX

by Jozef Schutzman [9-29-2025]. (RAD: This is an excellent article about the MAX Messenger that was recently introduced in Russia for all Russians to use. As an experienced IT developer, the author shares insights that most of us never think about and why this is important in Russia and any other country serious about protecting…

Dmitry Medvedev – Russia does not want war with Europe

by Eurasia & Multipolarity [9-29-2025]. Dmitry Medvedev, a top Russian politician who is serving as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, headed by Vladimir Putin. Dmitry Medvedev served as Russia’s Prime Minister until Mikhail Mishustin was appointed to this post by Vladimir Putin. He was also Russia’s third president (2008 to 2012) and…