... “old Europe” sees this as an additional risk for the European Union which already has its hands full of problems. As ... ... make serious compromises to settle the crisis either.
Behind NATO’s aggressive rhetoric and John Kerry’s assurances ... ... “a new Marshall Plan,” it has now become clear that the USA is keeping its support to a minimum and does not intend to ... ... odious figures in the US establishment
called for,
“a Russian Vietnam” have failed. The reason is not only the ...
... Treaty Organization. Celebrating would have been inappropriate against the background of current developments in Ukraine, which NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen
described
as “the gravest threat to European security and stability since ... ... exactly one month after Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia and against the background of ongoing air strikes.
In response, Russia froze relations with NATO. They were restored three years later on May 28, 2002, when the Parties signed the joint Rome ...
... of Europe as the “home to some of America’s most stalwart allies and partners.” It clearly stated that the U.S. has enduring interests in supporting peace and prosperity in Europe as well as bolstering the strength and vitality of NATO.
Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for
21st Century Defense
Moreover, a commitment to continued efforts toward building a closer relationship in areas of mutual interest was aimed at encouraging Russia to be a contributor across a broad range of issues. Similarly, on the NATO side, Allies have recently reviewed arms control and its defense posture through the Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR) agreed at the latest NATO Summit, in Chicago,...
Interview with professor Richard Sakwa
Interview
Over the last decade relations between Russia and the West have intermittingly fluctuated from periods of warm fronts to cold drafts.
Prof. Richard Sakwa – University of Kent – offers his insight on the current temperature settings with USA, UK and the European Union. In this interview we discuss leading political figures, political parties, ideological undertones and existing ...
