On April 9, 2016, deputy IE RAS Director, Head of Center for German Studies V.B. Belov took part in "Who threatens Russia" discussion on TVC TV channel, devoted to the main external political threats, that Russia is facing in 2016. According to Valdai Club experts, they include the relations of Moscow with Ankara and Washington, as well as the threat of our country being involved into the Sunni – Shia conflict.