Search: Balkans,USA,Russia (7 materials)

Addressing Unresolved Challenges in U.S.-Russia Relations

... Both sides think that time is on their side. Any attempted “reset” therefore is unlikely until these views change. As U.S.-Russia relations will remain competitive and, at times, confrontational for the foreseeable future, the risk of Washington and ... ... received less attention in the bilateral U.S.-Russia context. The group identified the strategic competition in the Western Balkans, the future of the nuclear non- proliferation regime, and sanctions as areas that could significantly impact U.S.-Russia ...

16.03.2020

The Current Trends in Russia–EU Relations

The current trends in Russia–EU relations carry a number of risks that should be mentioned when predicting ... ... European Union (this competition appears to be particularly dangerous in the Western Balkans, given the possibility of an acute political crisis in one or more of the countries... ... possibility that investigations may be launched in some EU states in connection with accusations of Russia interfering in their elections and supporting separatists and political...

27.01.2020

RIAC–CSIS Expert Meeting on the Prospects for Development of Russia-U.S. Relations

... International Studies (CSIS) hosted expert meeting on the prospects for the development of Russia-the U.S. relations. The meeting was part of a long-term bilateral project conducted... ... by RIAC and CSIS since 2015. The discussion focused on the situation in the Western Balkans, challenges of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, U.S. sanctions against... ... Russia, prospects for Russia-the U.S. relations after the presidential elections in the USA in November 2020. Russian side at the meeting was represented by Andrey Kortunov...

23.10.2019

Possible International “Package Solution” Formats on the Balkans Issue

How to Split the Balkan Knot And Not Destroy Europe? Presently, an extremely unstable situation has developed in the Balkans, with a potentially adverse effect both on the Balkan countries and on the system of international relations as a whole.... ... the challenges that are shattering the region. Brussels simply has neither resources, nor desire to do it. RIAC Longread “Russia in the Balkans”: Interests of the Leading Actors, Russia’s Presence in Southeast Europe and Russia’s New Strategy ...

18.01.2019

Negotiations on Kosovo 2019 — Opportunities and Limitations for Russia

How could Russia get a leading role in final resolution of the Balkan issues? In early 2018, negotiations on Kosovo seemed to be progressively ... ... framework, Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, as well as a participant in all previous negotiations on the Balkans since the 19th century onwards, has obtained the opportunity to get involved in the settlement of the Kosovo issue. At ...

17.01.2019

Russia in the Balkans

Interests of the Leading Actors, Russia’s Presence in Southeast Europe and Russia’s New Strategy In 2016, the new Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation was announced. The absence of such concepts as "the Balkans," "Serbia" and "Southeast Europe" in the text of the Concept clearly reflects Russia's influence and opinions on the subject. The Concept only mentions "Europe" and the "Euro-Atlantic region." Calling ...

13.01.2019

Breaking the U.S.-Russia Impasse: Keeping the Door Open to Dialogue

... Taliban, U.S. officials have accused Russia of providing arms to the Taliban, an accusation that has been officially denied by Moscow. Will it be possible to achieve a... ... Saudi Arabia and Iran intensifies throughout the ‘wider Middle East,’ U.S. and Russian mediation appears absolutely crucial to calm tensions between Saudi Arabia,... ... that epoch. Could conflicts in the wider Middle East ,’ much like conflicts in the Balkans prior to World War I, similarly draw in regional and major powers — and then...

28.06.2017

Poll conducted

  1. 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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