Region: Caucasus
After over 200 years, Russia’s commitment to the Caucasus remains firm
ShortThe question is whether Russia has an interest today in completing what it started in Karabakh
ShortOn November 24, 2020, the International Crisis Group (ICG) held an expert discussion on the issues related to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh
ShortRussia is learning to mind its limitations, to repel residual nostalgia and to think straight, putting issues before personalities, staying focused on its own interests
ShortIn the end, the Kremlin could indirectly benefit from a military presence in the region
ShortOn November 3, 2020, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, addressed the staff of the international non-governmental organization Crisis Action, that deals with the challenges of protecting…
ShortIslam extremism risks further complicating the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
ShortOn October 9, 2020, an international debate on the prospects for resolving the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh was held with the assistance of Al Jazeera international news network.
ShortThe EU can’t fix this, and with the United States disinterested, the task of creating long-lasting peace in the region falls upon Russia
ShortVitaly Naumkin proposes several scenarios for managing the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that would be useful for external players to keep in mind, as without their help the conflicting parties are…
ShortThe return of raises the fundamental question of what the belligerents' expectations are and what diplomatic and military means they have at their disposal
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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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