In the framework of geopolitical rivalries between Russian and West, Kremlin has defined it’ s near abroad in the area of its strategic and vital interests. It has also used the region’ s unsolved territorial disputes such as Kharabakh crisis as an instrument for stabilizing its influence in the Republics of USSR. Meanwhile the Kharabakh crisis as the most serious security issue in South Caucasus has lasted for more than two decades and the study of regional developments indicates a situation of neither war nor peace. Even the possibility of re-strengthening the dispute is still remained. Against this backdrop, the present article attempts to answer the following question: What opportunities and challenges would the strengthening of Kharabakh crisis bring along for Kremlin? From one hand, insecurity in energy transit routes from Caspian Sea to western markets establishment of Russian forces in Kharabakh in the framework of peacekeeping operations are among the most important opportunities for Kremlin. From the other hand, the possibility of a conflict with Turkey, as Azerbaijan’ s alliance, as well as West’ s influence in Caucasus are among the most important challenges for Russia. Using explanatory – analytical method and geopolitics theory, the author tries to scrutinize the possibility of mentioned challenges and opportunities.

The issue of immigration is not a choice for Russia, but it is an essential factor for maintaining the rate of its population and labor force. However, Russian immigration policy is not comprehensive; it endures alack of clear expression of the goals. In addition, foreign immigrants are often not only accused of depriving Russian citizens of their social-economic rights, but also they are considered as a threat to the cultural and ethnic homogeneity of Russian society and national identity. This paper addresses the phenomenon of immigration both from the perspective of economic competition and nationalism, national identity, and ethnic prejudice. The author addresses the following question: "Why Russian major ethnicities, especially the Russians are mostly against the mass immigration to Russia? " The hypothesis examined in this paper is that "major Russian ethnicities especially the Russians are against the mass immigration due to the fear of immigrants’ incompatibility with culture and values of Russian society, rather than racial and ethnic prejudices. " Using library data and a descriptive-analytical methodology, the author tries to tell why the research findings provide an answer to the research question.

The status of Russia has always been dual in terms of geography and culture, that is, it is sometimes called Asian and sometimes European. China and Russia have had ups and downs in their bilateral relations; both countries have fought several wars with each other the 19th century, in all of which China was defeated. With the happening of the Communist Revolution in China in 1949, relations between the two communist powers improved. Over the time, however, they became each other’ s enemies once again in a manner that 20 years after China’ s revolution in 1969 the two entered territorial battles with each other. During those years and in response to growing threats from the Soviet Union, China revised its relationship with the US and managed to open its doors towards the West in economic and political aspects. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, China and Russia saw the promotion of cooperation in their relations. ...

Eco is one of the relatively successful regional trade associations of Which Iran has been an active member since its formation. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a group of new independent Moslem states, together with Afghanistan, Joined ECO. Due to the fact that Russian and Chinese economies seem to. Complement those of ECO members, this study examines the effects of the said countries joining, ECO. Based on econometric results using the gravity model, in the first model in which the common border among countries under study is not considered, with Russia joining ECO, the volume of trade among the countries under study is greater than the Original situation, and the situation of China membership. In the second model, in which common border is considered, the amount of trade is greatest when China joins the group.

International crises have always been a testing arena for international law. In this regard the conflict and war between countries, due to its wider repercussions and its deeper impact, is a more sensitive issue. The study of the observance of the principles and rules of international law in Russia-Georgia war which occurred on 8 August 2008 can be suitable criteria for evaluating the orientations and measures of the two countries. The question raised by the present article is, from legal point where does the Russia-Georgia war stands and what legal justification one can have for the military invasion of Georgia in Southern Ossetia and also the military intervention of Russia to protect the Russian citizens residing in Southern Ossetia. The article by a descriptive-analytical method wants to evaluate the conformity or non-conformity of the stands of the two countries with the principle and rules of international law. The findings of the study shows that the military invasion of Russia to territory of Georgia and also resort to undue force by the Georgian forces in autonomous republic of Southern Ossetia had been contrary to customary and conventional principles of international law and both the warring parties have breached certain aspects of international law.

Russia has been involved in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program since its inception. The main argument of this essay is that the Russians see Iran's nuclear dispute in the context of their interests. In fact, Russian leaders -within their own country’s national interests - have linked Iran's nuclear dispute with some of the most important issues related to Moscow's foreign policy and national security, including the issues of NATO's missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, Moscow’s energy and economic security as well as regional security matters. In this situation, it seems that the continuity of Iran's nuclear dispute is in the interest of Russia, because it is an opportunity for Russians to resolve some of the most important issues relating to their national interests

Russia is one of the international policy player and its role is important in the formation of power global system.Realizing Iran – Russia relation in strategic cooperation framework require to realizing global and regional players outlook. Iran and Russia opposite with power distribution pattern in global policy.In this situation, there is the question that what are the characteristics of Iran – Russia cooperation? In our view, strategic pragmatism could analyze as main axis of their relations.For achieving this purpose, we must do such actions, building coalition, strategic neutralization, tactical cooperation’s and constructional balancing with international players such Russia.

Relations between Iran and Russia during the post-Soviet era have created major concerns for the U.S.and some of Western great powers due to Russia' s technological and political support of Iran's nuclear program and some military cooperation between the two countries. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, sometimes the U.S.has served to the consolidation of Iran-Russia relations, and sometimes it has prevented the establishment of ties in some areas between the two countries.But, it is evident that even in the most difficult situation, increasing tension in U.S.-Russia relations has not necessarily led to the strengthening and expansion of Iran-Russia relations, especially in strategic issues.