On October 27-29, 2014 Bulgarian Sofia hosted a session of young experts’ group on Ukraine crisis and Euro-Atlantic security to discuss the Ukraine situation and ways to have it rectified.
Organized by the European Leadership Network ... ... (ELN), Munich Security Conference, Nuclear Threat Initiative, RIAC and Carnegie Foundation, the event gathered participants from Russia, Ukraine, Europe and the United States who differed on many basic issues but proved ready for a dialogue at the NGO and ...
... historical animosities and uncertainties in the global security landscape have hindered efforts to develop a fresh approach to Euro-Atlantic security. The crisis in Ukraine has exacerbated the problem, further undermining cooperation, increasing tensions ... ... International Peace
,
European Leadership Network
, the
Munich Security Conference
, the
Nuclear Threat Initiative
and the Russian International Affairs Council have formed a younger generation Track II task force to focus on Euro-Atlantic security....
... has strengthened transatlantic unity. The key element of the new consensus is the increased involvement of the United States in European problems and the consolidation of its allies. Unity has been achieved through the all-but-forgotten opposition of Russia to the Euro-Atlantic community. This is a worrisome situation for Moscow, because it reduces its room for manoeuvre.
At the same time, the current compromise is contextual and exceptional,
because the fundamental contradictions between the countries ...
... President Strobe Talbott, as well as former top officials and diplomats, and disarmament and international security experts.
The discussion focused on Ukraine crisis, its potential impact on European security and global politics, and possible areas of Russian-American interaction for speedy normalization of the situation in Ukraine and its environment. The sides have found a considerable coincidence of Moscow's and Washington’s long-term interests in building the new Euro-Atlantic security system.
The participants also covered Syria settlement, multilateral talks on Iran nuclear program, raising efficiency of international organizations and regimes as well as pledged to continue the work of the Albright-Talbott-Ivanov ...
Beyond Kissinger’s Principles for Ukraine, Russia and NATO
Beyond Kissinger’s Principles for Ukraine, Russia and NATO
One ... ... for a larger accord – a grand geostrategic compromise – over Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security in general.
The European Union, Ukraine and Russia
In pushing... ... own interests, in the eastern Ukraine.
Geopolitical Ramifications
As threats and accusations mount, the Russian annexation of Crimea has risked creating permanent friction...
