Search: NATO,Europe,Ukrainian Crisis (4 materials)

The Europe of Political Realism and the Future of NATO—Back to Basics?

... maintaining the homogeneity of the alliance. Today, two opposite processes can be observed. On the one hand, from the territory of NATO countries, first, arms are supplied to Ukraine: not only from United States, but also Germany, which changed its initial ... ... fuel]. Turkey does not provide military assistance free of charge, but thematic exports have increased [ iii ]. Ivan Timofeev: Ukrainian Crisis. Who Has the Upper Hand? Second, due to internal reshuffles, the alliance’s borders in Central and Eastern Europe—Slovakia, Poland, Romania, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, as well as the US grouping in Europe—are being strengthened....

04.04.2022

The United States, Russia, and Europe in 2018

... Affairs Council (RIAC), aimed to discuss four topics central to U.S.-Russian relations: the conflict in Ukraine, the future of the European security order, the war in Syria, and the question of interference in other states’ political processes. The attendees ... ... useful to all parties. At a minimum, it would be necessary to define what the “substantial” combat forces mentioned in the NATO-Russia Founding Act look like. Moreover, new weapons and military technologies must be integrated and geographical constraints ...

12.11.2018

A New Arms Race in Eastern and Northern Europe

Russia's European neighbors are increasing their defense budgets, which is quite logical because Ukraine is on fire and many are wary of ... ... assert their importance. The mini-arms race in the Baltic was launched in April 2004 when Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined NATO. As a matter of fact, the alliance was strengthened by the non-signees of the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE),...

05.05.2015

As OSCE Turns 40, It's Ready to Reinvent Itself for the Modern Era

... Seminar “Helsinki+40 Process: Prospects for Strengthening the OSCE” that took place in Moscow on Sept. 25 . Russia Direct: What lessons should the OSCE and the world learn from the Ukrainian crisis? Andrey Kortunov: It seems to me that the Ukrainian crisis has revealed the extreme weakness of European security institutions, including the Russia-NATO Council and other NATO and EU agencies. Of course, in comparison with these organizations, the OSCE did pretty well in Ukraine regardless of its flaws. Yes, it was not so fast. Yes, it came too late. Yes, it did little. Yes, it might not be effective ...

06.04.2015

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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