Having a Common Enemy is Unlikely to Reconcile Russia and the West
... leading international political figure because his small country is presiding over the European Union and can wield more influence in the EU agenda. The Luxembourg Embassy and Russian International Affairs Council gathered several European ambassadors and experts... ... European Union. Participants suggested that waging war against a common foe in the form of Islamic State, which is banned in Russia, is unlikely to help Russia and the West overcome... ... Neighborhood Policy and Eastern Partnership, viewing them as precursors of EU and then NATO accession for Georgia, Moldova and Azerbaijan. These projects indeed sparked concerns...