Seven Steps Beyond the Crisis Horizon: Reflecting on Past Mistakes

... against the backdrop of this state of affairs that we asked Dr. Kortunov to revisit some of the fundamental questions that determine Russia’s foreign policy today and in the coming years. 1. Where can international resources be found to aid Russia's modernization? 2015 : Throughout the post-Soviet period, Europe (and to a much lesser extent — the United States) remained the primary source of investment, technology, managerial decisions and standards for Russia. There is little doubt that the relationship ...