Germany and Russia have to accept that they have different interests but also that they cannot ignore each other
Relations between Germany and Russia have always been fundamental for (peace and stability) Europe — whether in a negative way, for example remembering the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact on the eve of the Second World War, or in a positive way, as in the management of German unification, the end of the Soviet Union and the eastern enlargement of the EU. With US support, Germany was key to the...
On May 3–4, 2018, Lisbon (Portugal) held a meeting of the Lisbon Club — an international community of statesmen, international scholars, famous journalists, and business representatives.
On May 3–4, 2018, Lisbon (Portugal) held a meeting of the Lisbon Club — an international community of statesmen, international scholars, famous journalists, and business representatives.
President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa started the meeting with opening remarks. In this speech, the Head of State touched...
... number of internal causes underlay each such revolution, namely, weakened institutions, corruption, impoverished populace, and a government unwilling or unable to address mounting problems. Given such circumstances, the growing, prosperous, and stable European Union was inevitably turning into an attractive aspiration. The deeper and longer the archaization of the new states went on, the more attractive the European integration project became. Not surprisingly, social protest against degradation and ...
... Ukrainian crisis, no ‘business as usual’ is possible in any foreseeable future; Moscow and Berlin continue to sharply disagree on many critically important international matters. Germany is and will always be a disciplined member of NATO and that of the European Union; it will not take any initiatives that might look risky, inappropriate or untimely to other members of these organizations. To cut it short, there are absolutely no reasons to hope for any breakthrough in the German-Russian relations just ...
The road to Moscow does not lead through Berlin alone, but also through Brussels
Relations between Germany and Russia are in a state of severe crisis. At latest since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, but also even before, the relationship was under stress. The new federal government will have to face the challenge of finding ways to deal with the root causes of the crisis. The intuitive response in this situation would be to take steps for improving bilateral relations and to find a way out...
... cooperation clearly survived the “no business as usual” pattern. In sum, it seems that the European-Russian divergence since 2014 has not yet reached the point of no return and nothing is already predetermined for years and decades to come.
Today both the European Union and Russia appear to be moving targets, with many uncertainties about their respective development trajectories. The challenge for EU is to overcome multiple crises it confronts today — repercussions of Brexit, the rise of right populism,...
... April 19–20 Rome hosted a seminar on challenges posed by the unprecedented refugee and migration crisis, and opportunities for cooperation between the EU and Russia to address them, organized jointly by Russian International Council, Delegation of the European Union to Russia, and Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI).
On April 19–20 Rome hosted a seminar on challenges posed by the unprecedented refugee and migration crisis, and opportunities for cooperation between the EU and Russia to address ...
There are also ‘icons’ among the target countries that have more or less adapted to life under long-term sanctions rather than abandoning policies. Iran, one such target country, has unparalleled experience of living under sanctions
The history of sanctions against Iran deserves close analysis in light of the growing sanctions pressure on Russia. Although Iran and Russia are different countries facing different sanctions paradigms, Iran’s experience is meaningful if only because both countries...
On April 18, 2018, in Rome, the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) held a round table discussion focusing on the theme «From Sanctions and Expulsions: What is the Future of Europe-Russia Relations?».
On April 18, 2018, in Rome, the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) held a round table discussion focusing on the theme «
From Sanctions and Expulsions: What is the Future of Europe-Russia Relations?
».
Over a hundred of staff members of the Italian...
... tells the story of the biggest crisis to hit Europe since the end of the Second World War. It makes clear just what is at stake. With the EU in a far more fragile state than many realise, the book sets out the specific scenarios that could lead to the European Union’s collapse. It charts the catastrophic economic, political and geopolitical developments likely to follow should such a collapse occur. And it offers bold solutions to challenge those in positions of authority to build a new, reformed ...
