How can we bring down identitarian isolationism? This is the question our speakers will attempt to resolve during this conference. In the face of the ever growing globalization of the world, we can witness a rise of identity politics and isolationism in [...]

The event is organized by Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute, Institute of International Relations and World History of Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod and Science and Information Center of Nizhni Novgorod. The round table participants will discuss the role [...]

DOC in Berlin will be joined by Dr. Andrey Kortunov, director general of the Russian International Affairs Council as he gives a timely lecture on the potential consequences of the mutual suspension of the INF treaty. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces [...]

Vladimir Yakunin, Chairman, and Jean-Christophe Bas, CEO of the Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute (DOC) invite you to attend a drinks reception at Residence Palace at 6pm on Tuesday 26 February to introduce the DOC’s mission, activities, it's new presence in Brussels [...]

Contemporary migration plays a substantial role in the formation of the cultural, economic, and social landscapes of Eastern Russia. Large inflows of people and investment could have a positive effect on development. State bodies, academic institutions, and non-governmental organisations are [...]

Sustainability is moving from the niche towards the mainstream. More than ever before consumers are questioning the wider environmental and societal impacts of their food choices. An upsurge in global population and increasing concerns about the impact of existing agricultural [...]

Join DOC in Vienna as we host a roundtable with renowned Africa expert Hans Stoisser. Hans is the author of the book ‘Der schwarze Tiger – Was wir von Afrika lernen können’. The book deals principally with the approach to [...]

The concept of a universal basic income (UBI) is becoming increasingly popular in discussions about how to combat poverty and reduce inequality. Advocates for UBI include not only leftists, but also neoliberals, who see it as an opportunity to reduce [...]

On 29 January 2019, the Moscow office of the Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute will host the “Multiple Vectors of Central Asia: Kazakhstan’s Case” roundtable. The meeting will be the second in a series on the foreign policy of Central [...]

2019 looks set to be another unpredictable and turbulent year. Join moderator Ali Aslan (TV Presenter and Journalist) and our panellists for a lively and provocative discussion of key issues including: Are nationalist populism and strongman leaders like new Brazilian [...]