Seven Steps Beyond the Crisis Horizon: Reflecting on Past Mistakes

Familiar Problems and New Challenges for Russia Crises come and go, and life goes on. In early 2015, ... ... collapse of Ukrainian statehood, and relations between Russia and the West are developing more along the lines of a conflict than anything ... ... billion). And while trade with China has grown significantly, the European Union remains Moscow's main trade partner (making up approximately ... ... help it. 6. What changes are needed in the mechanisms of using soft power? 2015 : It sometimes appears that with regard to "soft ...