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G.O.R.K.I. (Geopolitical Observatory for Russia's Key Issues) — это центр СПбГУ, образованный 30 марта 2023 года, чтобы объединить академический потенциал первого университета России и богатый практический опыт дипломатической деятельности его экспертов.
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Karin Kneissl, Head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre, presented a briefing at the UN Security Council via videoconference today.
The main message of her speech was that uncontrolled supplies of Western weapons to Ukraine will result in an increase in crime and terrorist threats in Europe, and the consequences could be worse than the war in Yugoslavia.
The disintegration of Yugoslavia in the 1990s resulted not only in the first big war in Europe and displacement of millions after 1945, it also provoked a major blackmarket for arms.
Dr. Kneissl added that weapons sent to Kiev and mercenaries with combat experience would inevitably return to their countries of origin.
| 2 |  We had a great time this year. The G.O.R.K.I. Centre is going on summer holidays. New seminars, fireplace talks, breakfasts and many more interesting things are already planned for the new academic year.
We wish you a good summer and look forward to seeing you at our events in September! | 1 741 |
| 3 |  +5Yesterday we had the first G.O.R.K.I. Fireplace Talk with Flavio von Witzleben, German journalist, Karin Kneissl’s collaborator in a weekly podcast on geopolitics.
It was a great discussion on current challenges in Europe and the sight from Russia.
Look forward to seeing you at the following events of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre. | 2 312 |
| 4 | On June 13, 2024, a lecture by Flavio von Witzleben, Karin Kneissl’s collaborator in a weekly podcast on geopolitics, will take place at the new Fireplace Lounge of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre. The topic is “What Went Wrong with Germany?” A German journalist’s personal view of the decline of the former leading Western country”.
After a 30-minute lecture, participants are invited to an open discussion, during which they are most welcome to discuss with Mr. Witzleben and Dr. Kneissl the current challenges and prospects for Germany and the entire European Union in the existing geopolitical environment, with a special focus on their relations with Russia.
Lecture starts at: 17:00.
Location: 28 Tchaikovsky Street 28 (Kelch Mansion).
Language: English.
To participate in this lecture please contact @dashulenchick
We at the G.O.R.K.I. will be most happy to see you! | 2 164 |
| 5 |  +2В рамках ПМЭФ-2024 состоялась дискуссия на тему «Реквием по Европе — новая эра международного сотрудничества», где руководитель Центра G.O.R.K.I. СПбГУ Карин Кнайсль рассказала о своей новой книге, заглавие которой и воспроизвели в теме встречи.
«Мы должны дать новое дыхание дипломатии, возобновить старые традиции, привлекать людей, которые знают, как уважительно говорить и взаимодействовать друг с другом. Очень важно встречаться и обмениваться мнениями, а не только заранее подготовленными фразами. Для меня суть и душа Европы — это ее свобода и верховенство закона. Однако этого больше нет. Я считаю, что в России гораздо больше свободы, чем в Европе», — сказала Карин Кнайсль. | 2 848 |
| 6 |  +2В рамках III Женского форума в Кузбассе профессор, руководитель Геополитической обсерватории по ключевым проблемам России – Центра G.O.R.K.I. СПбГУ Карин Кнайсль рассказала, что сама отработала в энергетической отрасли четверть века и не может не отметить произошедшие перемены. «Раньше на большинстве конференций по энергетическим и газовым вопросам я зачастую оказывалась единственной женщиной. Мне очень приятно наблюдать, как множество женщин не только в России, но и в других странах смогли построить успешную карьеру в этой отрасли. Я своими глазами вижу, как многие женщины и девушки, несмотря на специфику своей работы, остаются примером женственности для многих. Это особенно заметно по российским женщинам, которые активно строят карьеру, занимаются семьей и не пренебрегают общественной деятельностью», — поделилась Карин Кнайсль.
Photo: womankuzbass.ru | 1 656 |
| 7 |  +2From May 30 to June 1 Kuzbass hosts the III Women's Forum – the pre-forum of the IV Eurasian Women's Forum. Over 150 speakers and 5,000 guests from more than 50 Russian regions and 13 countries came to the region.
Today, within the framework of the forum at Kemerovo State University, Dr. Karin Kneissl gave a lecture "Sovereignty over Natural Resources - Learning from History in Today's Geopolitical Context", dedicated to sovereignty over natural resources.
Photos: World-Class Research and Academic Centre «Kuzbass» | 1 645 |
| 8 |  +4Today was the final day of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre Seminar ‘BRICS: From an Object of Investment to an International Actor'
This day was devoted to modelling the upcoming BRICS Summit chaired by the Russian Federation, which will take place in Kazan on 22-24 October 2024.
By taking on the role of the heads of BRICS member states, the participants explored different ways to strengthen BRICS solidarity and enhance its role as a catalyst for positive change on the global stage.
Thank you all for participating and we look forward to seeing you at the next events in our Centre! | 392 |
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| 10 |  +3We had a great 5th business breakfast at the G.O.R.K.I. Centre dedicated to the Geopolitics&Medicine.
It was interesting to listen to doctors explaining how the current situation in the world affects medicine.
Thanks to the broad knowledge of specialists, medicine is well developed in Russia! | 1 947 |
| 11 |  +6Today’s photos of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre Seminar ‘BRICS: From an Object of Investment to an International Actor' | 1 840 |
| 12 |  +6We are sharing photos from yesterday’s lecture.
Look forward to seeing you again! | 1 753 |
| 13 |  Tonight at the G.O.R.K.I. Centre we had a lecture on the history of Libya and its current challenges.
At the meeting we discussed problems such as migration, which Muammar Gaddafi considered necessary to confront together with the West in order to prevent the formation of a “black Europe”. Dr. Karin Kneissl elucidated the policy of nationalizing oil companies, which became an example for other resource-rich Arab states and changed the very foundations of the oil market. The issue was also raised about Muammar Gaddafi’s relations with the leaders of European and American countries, who, by shaking his hand in a friendly manner after concluding lucrative contracts, initiated his sophisticated murder in 2011.
G.O.R.K.I. Talks meetings take place every second Monday at 17:00.
We invite everyone to take part! | 1 615 |
| 14 |  +2The head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre Karin Kneissl made a presentation on the role of water resources in global geopolitics at the international conference "Water Security-2024".
Frau Kneissl spoke at the plenary session about the sovereignty of natural resources. She believes that any state is obliged to control the provision of water and its quality. And to prevent the privatization of water resources.
Photo by Natalia Korneeva | 344 |
| 15 |  The Geopolitical Observatory for Russia's Key Issues (G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU) kindly invites interested guests to discuss the situation in Libya in an open debate format.
Dr. Karin Kneissl will present the major milestones of the Libyan history since the late 1960s, the rise and fall of Muammar Al-Ghaddafi, the nationalization of the oil reserves and the foreign interventions, notably by France and the UK since 2011.
The audience is welcome to discuss the current perspectives for this important North African state threatened by disintegration. We will also analyze the role of Russia and other actors such as Türkiye and China.
The meeting will be held in face-to-face format, in English.
In order to participate please register.
20 May 2024
Time: 17:00
28 Tchaikovsky Street, St. Petersburg | 1 976 |
| 16 |  +2Today was the fourth G.O.R.K.I. meeting in the breakfast format, entitled ‘From Offshoring to Baсkshoring to Friendshoring — Supply Lines as the Burning Ring of Fire of Geopolitics’.
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of global affairs, the interplay between geopolitics and supply chains has become increasingly crucial.
The participants had a chance to delved deep into the shifting dynamics, exploring the journey from offshoring strategies to the emergence of baсkshoring and the evolving paradigm of friendshoring. | 2 335 |
| 17 |  Lecture ‘Iran versus Israel: an old conflict with many ramifications’
The Geopolitical Observatory for Russia's Key Issues (G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU) invites participants to understand the intricacies of one of the most acute and intractable conflicts in West Asia.
The relations between Iran and Israel were quite strong and promising up to a certain point. After Israel was officially recognised as a state by Turkey in September 1949, the Iranian authorities were no longer afraid of being accused of being the first to break the Muslim blockade of the "Zionist entity". In March 1950, Iran became the second Muslim country to recognise the state of Israel. As late as the 1970s, the Shahanshah State of Iran was considered one of Israel's closest allies and partners, and the countries implemented joint economic and military projects together. The entire relationship changed with the Islamic Revolution in February 1979.
The April escalation of the conflict between the countries was the largest in many years. The longstanding confrontation between Israel and Iran reached a new level. In early April 2024, an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus killed several officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as well as a number of civilians. In response, Iran attacked Israel for the first time directly from its territory with hundreds of drones and missiles. This attack on 14 April confirmed once again: the contradictions between the countries can lead to a new large-scale conflict in West Asia at any time.
22 April 2024
Time: 17:00
28 Tchaikovsky Street, St. Petersburg
The meeting will be held in face-to-face format, in English. Participation in the event is paid, and you also have to register in advance. | 2 008 |
| 18 | +3 Yesterday at the G.O.R.K.I. Centre we had a lecture plus open debate dedicated to the Current issues in West Asia.
The modern political architecture of the region is based on several centres of power, comparable in their economic potential. At the same time, political and ideological contradictions between the actors can be very significant, leading to increased tensions and the need to balance on the brink of conflict. For this reason, West Asia attracts the close attention of major international players who, under the pretext of maintaining relative stability in the region, seek their own political and economic advantage.
Such meetings will take place every second Monday at 17:00.
We invite everyone to participate! | 2 473 |
| 19 | +3 Today the G.O.R.K.I. Centre held a Simulation model of the Arctic Council Session "The Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment working group"
The Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council concluded with a commitment to:
• Achieving climate neutrality in the Arctic by 2040-2050 through partnership cooperation.
• Guiding principles of economic efficiency, multilateralism, and depoliticization in cooperation.
• Supporting climate neutrality through technology transfer, financial support, and sustainable practices.
• Developing the Northern Sea Route for equal access and safety adherence by 2040-2050.
• Welcoming economic agreements and facilitating infrastructure access.
• Promoting open access to scientific data and knowledge.
• Adhering to international law without altering existing obligations.
These agreements set a framework for sustainable development and cooperation in the Arctic region.
The participants from Saint Petersburg and Pacific National Universities did a great job, representing Arctic states, observer states and international BRICS association.
We will be glad to welcome you back to following events of our Centre! | 1 941 |
| 20 | The Geopolitical Observatory for Russia's Key Issues (G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU) will host a meeting where participants will discuss key events in the region's modern history in an open discussion format.
At the meeting at the G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU, we invite participants to recall together the key and often dramatic pages in the recent history of West Asia, including: The invasion of Iraq by the US and its allies in 2003, the events of the Arab Spring in 2010-2013, Russia's participation in the anti-terrorist operation in Syria since 2015, and the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in 2023.
In the first part of the event, a thematic lecture will be given by Karin Kneissl, Head of G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU. Afterwards, participants are invited to an open discussion, during which they are invited to discuss current challenges for West Asia, as well as to develop practical approaches aimed at strengthening and developing Russia's relations with the countries of the region in the current geopolitical environment.
To participate in the event, you have to register in advance.
8 April 2024
Time: 17:00
28 Tchaikovsky Street, St. Petersburg | 3 183 |
