Hot topicA stable architecture of global security is unthinkable without a sustainable and controlled regime of nuclear nonproliferation or nuclear security. The turbulence and uncertainty of the global political climate today have given rise not only to new challenges and threats, but also to new, sometimes unexpected, opportunities [...]
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 [...]
PIR postIn the absence of a universally recognized definition of terrorism, we have to resort to […]
I have commissioned this article to PIR Consultant Leonid Tsukanov on international terrorism new threats […]
Last week, the situation around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has escalated again — an […]
MOSCOW. APRIL 25, 2024. PIR PRESS. «Nowadays we are facing the unprecedented level of international […]
PIR Center Publishes Nuclear Nonproliferation and Arms Control. Digital Papers
On May 15, 2024, the 122nd Summer Session of the Trialogue Club International will be held on […]
122nd Summer Session of the “Trialogue” Club International
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”
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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