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190121, Saint Petersburg,
Soyuza Pechatnikov str., 16
The Institute of Asian and African Studies was established in 2022 at HSE University-St Petersburg based on the Department of Asian and African Studies, the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the related field, as well as the Centre for Asian and African Studies. The Institute focuses on the development of professional education along with Asian and African studies as a field of scientific knowledge, aiming to preserve and enhance the achievements of the St Petersburg school of Oriental Studies.
Asian and African Studies
Cross-Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa in the Context of International Relations
EU–Central Asian Interactions: Perceptions, Interests and Practices
Arynov Z., Bossuyt F., Davletova N. et al.
Abingdon: Routledge, 2024.
In press
Ternikov A., Sheveleva D., Manichev G.
Journal of Social Policy Studies. 2026.
In bk.: Handbook on Migration to China. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025. P. 294-308.
Krivokhizh S., Akopov S.
Basic research program. WP BRP. National Research University Higher School of Economics, 2019. No. 65/PS/2019 .
IAAS Students Attend Lecture by Dr. Mohamed Ali Chihi
Dr. Mohamed Ali Chihi is a diplomat and expert in international relations. He previously served as Tunisia’s Ambassador to France, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, and also held the positions of Secretary-General and Head of the Consular Department at Tunisia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before joining the field of strategic research, he taught International Economic Relations at Tunisia’s National School of Administration.
During the lecture, Dr. Mohamed Ali Chihi discussed the transformation of the contemporary Middle Eastern regional order and the region’s shift toward a multipolar system of international relations. Particular attention was given to the growing influence of emerging regional powers, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, the UAE, and Israel, as well as to the changing balance of power in the Middle East.
The lecture also addressed current regional conflicts and security challenges. Students learned about the key issues affecting the region, including the situations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq, as well as the impact of rising military expenditures on the political dynamics of the Middle East.
Dr. Mohamed Ali Chihi also examined the roles of China and Russia in the region. According to the speaker, China is increasingly viewed by Middle Eastern countries as an important economic and infrastructure partner capable of contributing to post-conflict reconstruction and mediation efforts. Russia, in turn, continues to play a significant role as a diplomatic partner and participant in energy cooperation.
The lecture gave students a deeper understanding of contemporary political developments in the Middle East, regional security issues, and the role of global actors in the transformation of the region. The event concluded with a productive discussion, during which students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the expert on current international issues.