... address the challenge of countering chemical terrorism. Legal rationale for the initiative was further developed in an explanatory note to the Russian proposal. It is stated in this
document
that the fundamental requirement of the Convention not to ... ... the probability of reaching consensus on the Russian proposal is very low.
Dmitry Stefanovich:
Nuclear Weapons Prohibition and International Security
It appears that the current discordance between the US and Russia over chemical weapons terrorism is due ...
Revisiting the Harmel’s legacy
Introduction
This article revisits the origins and significance of NATO’s 1967 Harmel report and debates its relevance in the current context of relations between the Atlantic Alliance and the Russian Federation. NATO-Russia relations are today marked by confrontation and the two sides seem unable to set their relationship ...
... however, emphasized the need to more directly link the settlement of Ukraine to a way forward on European security more broadly, whether through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) format or something else. Agreement that the NATO-Russia founding act remains in place and should continue to do so (although NATO members might argue that Russia’s actions in Ukraine violate it) is one possible starting point. So is having both officials and experts discuss how escalation dynamics ...
... however, emphasized the need to more directly link the settlement of Ukraine to a way forward on European security more broadly, whether through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) format or something else. Agreement that the NATO-Russia founding act remains in place and should continue to do so (although NATO members might argue that Russia’s actions in Ukraine violate it) is one possible starting point. So is having both officials and experts discuss how escalation dynamics ...
... Islamic State came into prominence by invading Syria and Iraq, occupying such key cities as Raqqa and Mosul, among others. The Western coalition, which decided to launch air raids against the terrorists, needed a regional air base. Turkey, an ally of NATO, has such a base. However, Ankara did not allow NATO forces to be deployed at Incirlik Air Base until July 2015, which
puzzled the United States and its allies
.
What is more, the events of 2014, when Islamic State intensified its advance and surrounded ...
... is unrealistic to believe that Russian aggression and goals of reshaping the world order will diminish in the face of supranational, transatlantic body. In sum, the Atlantic Council’s report offers a solution to combatting the legitimate threats to international security and the interests of NATO and the European Union that is rather idealistic. Though many would agree that handling these threats through cooperative and largely peaceful action is a preferable approach, there is no actual plan to implement the policies described. The report ...
... countries — the most powerful military nations — are hard put to keep the growing terrorist pressure in check. Why is that happening?
The threat of terrorism and extremism will undoubtedly be among the priorities on the agenda of the upcoming NATO summit in Brussels. The organization’s members justly consider terrorism to be one of the most formidable challenges. Many of them have fallen victim to terrorist attacks. The threat is fueled by the crisis of statehood and conflicts in the Islamic ...
... radiological sources. Many facilities using these materials today are vulnerable, but the estimated date for securing them globally is 2044.
— We must reduce the risks of a military confrontation by improving military-to-military communication through a new NATO–Russia Military Crisis Management Group. This initiative should accompany efforts to restart bilateral military-to-military dialogue between the US and Russia. The focus should be on increasing transparency and trust on all sides.
— We must reduce ...
RIAC and Valdai Club Working Paper
This working paper unites the articles prepared within the framework of Russian International Affairs Council and «Valdai» discussion forum.
The author shares his view on key trends in Russia-NATO and Russia-EU relations after the NATO Summit in Warsaw and new EU Global Strategy being announced. The paper evaluates the causes of crisis in the relations as well as suggests possible measures to solve the issues in the sphere of security.
Author: ...
... which is based on a survey of leading defense and security experts from the United States, Russia, and Europe, puts forward nine urgent and practical recommendations to ensure that we avoid the worst kind of catastrophe: a nuclear incident involving NATO and Russian forces. The measures are focused on preventing accidents, enhancing predictability, and building confidence. These include recommendations to fly military aircraft with transponders turned on, to establish “safe distance” protocols ...
