Russia and the World
Russia’s increasingly assertive foreign policy is isolating it from the international community just as the global financial crisis, European security concerns, and energy interdependence make it more important than ever for the U.S. and EU to engage it. Russia and the World brings the perspectives of our leading scholars in Moscow to Europe and encourages a strategic dialogue between Russia, the U.S. and the EU.
Moldova's Foreign Policy and the Prospects for Russian-Moldovan Relations
Moldova is Europe's poorest country, and it faces the difficult task of creating the conditions necessary for sustainable development and modernization. The nation's foreign policy is focused on the realization of this aim.
The Carnegie Russia–Europe Forum—“The Next Decade: What Kind of Partner Can Russia Be?”
European and Russian experts discuss the key issues affecting Russia-Europe relations.
America, Russia, and Security on Capitol Hill: A History of Partisan Politics
The rivalry between the two parties in the U.S. Congress today has become so acute that it is effectively freezing productive relations at all levels of power, causing inevitable damage to the country’s security and foreign policy.
Geopolitical Atlas of the Caucasus
The conflicts in the Caucasus are often directly linked to changes in territorial borders. Creating an atlas of the Caucasus is a key to understanding the nature of the conflicts in the region.
Russia's AfPak Policy—A Waiting Game?
Russia is already doing much to help the alliance in its struggle against the Taliban insurgency, yet there is a growing feeling in the West that Moscow could be playing a more decisive role in Afghanistan.
Medvedev’s Presidency: What's New, What's Not
Under President Putin, Russia’s government was a hybrid regime that combined elements of both democracy and authoritarianism. Two years into Medvedev’s presidency, the basic structure of government has not significantly changed.
NATO-Russia: Partners for the Future
Three months ago, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen presented the basis for a new strategic partnership with Russia, laying out the specific areas where practical cooperation could be extended. Now, the Secretary General comes to Moscow, reaffirming the preeminence of NATO-Russia cooperation on the Alliance’s agenda.
NATO and Russia: A New Beginning
In his first major foreign policy address, NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, presented the basis for a new strategic partnership with Russia, laying out the specific areas where practical cooperation could be extended.
Moscow Summit: Expert Briefing Live From Moscow
Ahead of the July 6-8 U.S.-Russia summit, Carnegie experts in Moscow discussed expectations for the visit, prospects for START negotiations, and areas for potential cooperation, including Iran, Afghanistan, and energy security.
Georgian Foreign Minister: U.S.–Georgia Strategic Partnership on Democracy and Security
Grigol Vashadze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, discussed the United States–Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership and the security environment in the Caucasus.
Foreign Minister Lavrov on Russia-U.S. Relations: Perspectives and Prospects for the New Agenda
Sergey V. Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, discussed the outlook for Russian–U.S. relations, including the prospects for “resetting” the relationship.
Pushing the Reset Button in U.S.-Russian Relations?
On issues ranging from energy security to Iranian proliferation and Afghanistan, U.S.-Russia cooperation remains vital.
Georgia Matters
Georgia’s nearly decade-long reforms and central geographical location between Europe and Asia make the country a valuable business and strategic partner for the West.
A Common European Security Space?
A panel of experts on Russia, Europe and NATO discussed what a common European security space would look like, and how it could be created.
Russia and the Middle East
Dmitri Trenin and Marina Ottaway discuss new dynamics and old superpower rivalries between the United States and Russia in the Middle East.
Russia's Relations with the World: The Aftermath of the Georgian Conflict, New Vision Conference Session 2
Experts discussed how the West can move forward with its relationship with Russia in the aftermath of the Georgian conflict.
Carnegie Live... The Longterm Implications of the Russia-Georgia Conflict
The Russia-Georgia conflict has not only re-defined the balance of power in the Caucasus but also Russia’s relations with the world. To understand what a re-emergent Russia wants, Carnegie Europe has hosted the first of its new ‘Live from…’ video briefing with leading Russian foreign policy expert, Dmitri Trenin.
Getting Russia Right
To understand how the West can improve cooperation with Russia, Carnegie Europe and the European Policy Centre co-sponsored an expert panel who suggested the West should begin by focusing on Russia’s economic interests.
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- Lift EU Visas for Russians
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- Afghanistan: A View from Moscow
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- Where Violence Flourishes
- The Medvedev Show
- Unrest in the Caucasus
- Chechen Murders Put Kadyrov In the Hot Seat
- A Russian Federation Without Federalism
- Keeping Up the Momentum with Moscow
- A Possible Trap Awaits Obama in Moscow
- Russia, Again Evading History
- Domesticating Russia’s Economic Crisis
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- False Choices For Russia
- Rethinking Russia
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