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Contradictory Perceptions of Current Russia-Cyprus Relations

How to cut the Geopolitical Gordian Knot in Cyprus In three essays for RIAC, since summer 2017, and in Russia-Cyprus Relations: A Pragmatic Idealist Perspective , we tried to describe, explain and defend why and how these relations ... ... from its antecedents by the presence of US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and the probable geopolitical implications for the Eastern Mediterranean. These implications have led some to doubt the “special” nature of current Russia-Cyprus relations. ...

13.05.2019

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EU-Russia Antagonism in the Eastern Mediterranean

... left-wing political party, to power in January 2015 added a new imponderable piece to the Eastern Mediterranean geopolitical architecture. Party members and official statements... ... military bases in Greece - including allowing the US to remain - and were extremely pro-Russian. Nevertheless, the Greek Left’s favourable attitude towards President... ... the rescue package for Greece containing harsh austerity measures and imposed by the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, asked...

19.10.2015

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Poll conducted

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%)