On July 28, in Pretoria, South Africa, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) will hold the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context”.| Valdai Club
Is strategy possible in a world where “black swans” fly in from all directions? In a sense, yes. After all, strategy is not only about choosing a direction and accumulating resources, but also about the ability to adapt and set priorities amid rapidly changing conditions. It is impossible to foresee everything; tactical reactions are a natural choice. The task is to ensure thattacticsare strategically verified.| Valdai Club
On February 4-5, the Valdai Discussion Club, in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, will hold its fourteenth Middle East Conference. The theme of the conference is “The Middle East – 2025: Learning Lessons from the Past, Surviving the Present, and Designing the Future”. The event will take place at the Club’s headquarters in Moscow, located at Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 16/1.| Valdai Club