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The Marginalia of Russia’s Foreign Policy Today

... element must be introduced. This raises a series of strategic questions, the answers to which will allow us to assess the stability of foreign policy relations along the Russian Federation’s border. Firstly, will the status of the neighbouring post-Soviet states increase in terms of Russia’s real foreign policy framework? Secondly, can Russia fully restore its relations with all the CIS countries? Thirdly, is it expedient for Russia to develop a clear strategy of interaction with its ...

01.08.2016

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Transit Across the Baltics: Separating the Economic Wheat from the Political Chaff

The top news story in Latvia right now is the arrest of Latvian Railways President Ugis Magonis. Latvian Railways is largest company in Latvia. More people work for the company than any other state or business entity in the country. It is a valuable source of income for the state budget and controls the necessary infrastructure to ensure the successful operation of the country’s ports. Several companies operate under the unified management of Latvian Railways (its parent company, Latvijas Dzelzceļš...

18.08.2015

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Poll conducted

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%)