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The articles by V. Zagashvili (contradictions and conflicts in the multilateral trading system are considered) and T. Rovinskaya (the interaction of various interests influencing the formation of the global climate agenda is analyzed) are devoted to the issues of global issues in issue No. 9 of the “MEMO Journal” for 2023.

The dynamics of migration and integration processes in Southern Europe are studied in the article by G. Sidorova and N. Zherlitsyna; the unique features and influence of Western experience on the civilizational space of the East in the 21st century are analyzed in the article by L. Pechishcheva and K. Korneev.

The economic section includes articles on R&D management in OECD countries (by O. Bogacheva and O. Smorodinov) and on foreign trade and infrastructure development in Mongolia (by A. Makarov, E. Makarova, A. Beshentsev).

The European section is represented by articles by V. Vasiliev on the problems of German social democracy in modern conditions and E. Cherkasova on energy security. of Spain in the context of the Algerian-Moroccan conflict.

The Chinese author's view on the influence of the SCO and the “Belt and Road” Initiative on the situation in Afghanistan is presented in the article by Shi Wei.

E. Shirgazina's article on the role of economic interests of small countries of the South Asia – Nepal and Bhutan – in determining their foreign policy strategies will also attract the readers' attention.