In China’s Footsteps: Why the Russian Bear Should Enter Stealth Mode

... moment the situation turns, and stock prices begin to plummet. In the current circumstances, Russia would be hurt both by a Western or imperial/protective doctrine. What it needs is pragmatism and a dash of introversion in the positive sense of the word ... ... lowest common denominator. Bilateral relations with individual countries also hold great potential. Second, rapid changes in the world order make it extremely difficult to isolate Russia globally. This circumstance must be put to good use, and much is being ...