Region: Balkans
Permanent Neutrality May Become an Interesting Option for Maintaining Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Balance in the Black Sea Countries
ShortDespite the public relations spin on events, little has altered since the assassination of Greece’s first pro-Russian leader, Count Kapodistrias
ShortThe results of the EAEU–Serbia cooperation can set a positive precedent for other Balkan states
ShortOn February 18–19, in Vienna, at the National Defense Academy, the Ministry of Defense of Austria in partnership with the Centre for Liberal Strategies held an international conference “Perceptions on the EU Western Balkans Strategy” in the framework of “Vienna Security Dialogues — 2019” program.
ShortHow could Russia get a leading role in final resolution of the Balkan issues?
ShortInterests of the Leading Actors, Russia’s Presence in Southeast Europe and Russia’s New Strategy
On November 22–23, in Vienna, Russian International Affairs Council, together with the EU Delegation to Russia and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, held a seminar “Russia and the EU in the Western Balkans: Area of Cooperation or Confrontation?”.
ShortAndrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, and Sergey Markov, public figure and political scientist, took part in the meeting. Hüseyin Diriöz, the Ambassador of Turkey to Russia, moderated the meeting.
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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%)

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