Through the Looking Glass
About author: Spencer Vuksic, MA Candidate | School of Advanced International Studies | Johns Hopkins University BA Intelligence Studies & Russian Studies | Mercyhurst University About blog: Through the Looking Glass assesses geopolitical events’ effect on development, business relations, and market activity. With a focus on developments in the Balkans, the post-Soviet space, and between Russia and its strategic partners, I provide forward-looking analysis of the political drivers behind economic issues.
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via Leksika Nearing the End The Greek Crisis has pushed Europe to the brink. The deal agreed to on Monday relieved markets and points to a route for Athens to remain in the Eurozone. However, the deal provides no long-term solution to the…
via Leksika Reinforcing Economic Ties After last weekend’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), economic activity by Western companies in Russia appears to have been reinforced. Among the attendees of the event, major…
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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%)
