... long-standing member of the Valdai Discussion Club, I have the privilege of being there in person when the President of the Russian Federation gives his annual “Sochi” speech. As a rule, these speeches mainly touch upon foreign policy and are directed,... ... East. Far more fascinating was the shift in rhetoric and mood in the president’s analysis of Russia’s relations with the West.
Since this year’s Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club was dedicated to the East in the broad sense of the word, the ...
Russia’s Foreign Policy in the Face of Confrontation with the West
Surveys suggest that most Russian people view the country’s foreign policy as successful and, indeed, something to be proud of. This opinion is shared, in differing measures, by all social strata, from the destitute to the political and business ...
... and explore new routes in Asia. Successe abroad is key to improving the situation at home.
If Vladimir Putin wins in the Russian elections in March, few will be surprised in Russia or abroad. The incumbent president remains by far the most popular ... ... make unilateral concessions or to deviate from a consistent pursuit and defence of its national interests.
Relations with the West will remain one of the most important dimensions of Russian foreign policy. Here, one can foresee a cautious relaunch of ...
... within traditional IR paradigms
How does the world in 2018 look from the Kremlin? Judging from statements and interviews of Russian leaders, the world is not a very cool place these days. The international environment is more adversarial than cooperative; ... ... acceptable political inclusiveness. Spontaneous market forces and open political competition demonstrate their limitations.
The Western triumphalism after the end of the Cold War led to an institutional overstretch and to ungrounded hopes for the West-centered ...
