Hot topicThe terrorism threat remains one of the key challenges to global security. Radical organizations, despite the attempts of the international community to "cut the ground" from under their feet, still have sufficient resources and influence on the minds of young people. In addition, the high level of adaptability of jihadists to new conditions of struggle makes radical organizations virtually "immortal", which is why the defeat of one center of power does not guarantee victory over the Islamists as a whole [...]
Exclusive interviewBoosting relations between Russia and Africa – is this mission possible? Have all agreements been fulfilled so far? And what are the obstacles to overcome? Dr. Irina Abramova discusses the outcome of Russia-Africa summits in 2019 and 2023. It is underlined that Russia and Africa have common interests, and they are strategic, not tactical. She also touches upon the Russian competitors in the region as well as stereotypes towards Africa and "Africa multi-faces" in our perception [...]
This research analyses the potential of the Russian semiconductor industry to assess the technological and technical capacity of an actor in international relations [...]
PIR postLast week, the situation around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has escalated again — an […]
The words “strategic stability” are once again heard both in Moscow and in Washington, although […]
Graduates and student of the International Dual Degree M.A. Program “Global Security, Nuclear Policy and […]
MOSCOW. APRIL 15, 2024. PIR PRESS. «Thanks to the School, I gained new knowledge in […]
MGIMO University will once again act as a partner of the PIR Center International School on Global Security
On April 17, 2024, PIR Center will hold an expert seminar on the topic “Civil […]
PIR Center Midweek Brainstorming Session on the topic “Civil Nuclear Facilities during Armed Conflicts: Security Issues and Prevention of Terrorist Attacks”
MOSCOW. MARCH 28, 2024. PIR PRESS. «The author managed to develop the topic well. I […]
№ 10, 2024. PIR Center Published a New Occasional Paper of Security Index (in Russian) on the Key Players in the Global Nuclear Submarine Market
MOSCOW. MARCH 26, 2024. PIR PRESS. «I have commissioned this article to PIR Consultant Leonid Tsukanov […]
№ 9, 2024. PIR Center Publishes a New Article “International Terrorism: Threats Has Not Gone Away, Threat Has Lurked”
PIR testWhich of the listed false alarm incidents was not related to technical problems with nuclear early warning systems? (1) November 9, 1979 (USA); (2) June 3, 1980 (USA); (3) September 26, 1983 ("The Man Who Saved the World", USSR); (4) January 25, 1995 ("Norwegian Rocket Incident", Russia)
Nothing New Under the SunPlacing weapons in space and turning the outer space into a potential arena of combat action poses a significant threat to strategic stability and global security. The deployment of various types of weapons in space could inflict serious damage on the existing arms control arrangements, especially in the area of nuclear and missile weapons. It could also trigger a new wave of the arms race, which could spiral to a whole new level [...]
Book ReviewMissile defense is a critical component of national security, as it provides protection against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other aerial threats that could potentially cause significant damage or casualties [...]
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MOSCOW. FEBRUARY 10, 2023. PIR PRESS. «Dear diplomats, employees, and veterans of the diplomatic service […]
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