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Esther Bartl is a graduate student in International Relations at SAIS, The Johns Hopkins University. She spent her BA program in political science in Berlin, Hong Kong and New York City. Esther Bartl focuses on international security and military affairs of NATO and the post-Soviet space as well as on the development of post-Soviet societies. After having gained in-country experience in Latvia and Georgia, she has finally found her way to the capital of Russia. This blog aims to provide a realistic analysis of historical and current developments in the post-Soviet space. Herewith, Esther Bartl aims to provide a neutral perspective on the politics of Russia, the Ukraine, the Baltic States and the South Caucasus. Her blog tries to combine personal experience with academic expertise.
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Latvia as the European country with the largest Russian minority of 28 % has become the focus of international attention. Since the Baltic country is a NATO and EU member, a Russian military intervention could lead to a multilateral conflict with…
The decision of Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovysh not to sign the Association Agreement with the European Union was the starting point of the still on-going Ukrainian crisis. In this conflict, Russians and Ukrainians, who have…
Poll conducted
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)
