NATO - Raam op Rusland

Could the West have saved Russia from itself? No.

It is an eternal discussion in East and West. Did the euforic West let down Russia after the collapse of communism? The economic collapse of the 1990s quickly alienated the people from a choice for a western partnership. Public opinion returned to nostalgia of the past and political elites cynically used this to keep their power. And now conveniently blame the West.

by Igor Gretski
Balts and Russians must change their old school political relationship

For the Baltic states and for Russia it's time to stop fighting yesterday's battles, and look with clear eyes at the world as it is and at each other.Today’s challenge for the Baltic states is to transform their moralist position into a policy that could work.

by Kadri Liik
With belligerent Ankara, Russia’s global ambitions hit a regional snag

As the international global order is unraveling, Russia is facing a belligerent Turkey in the deadly Nagorno-Karabakh escalation.

by Jaba Devdariani
Russia facing Europe: a roadmap for improvement

In the relationship between Russia and Europe, illusions about rapprochement are gone. However, the relation is not confrontational either. It's in Russia's interest to strengthen economic and technological ties with the EU, argues Dmitri Trenin, director of Carnegie Center Moscow on the website of his think tank.

by Dmitry Trenin
Russia and NATO both think time is on their side

According to Russia all military and political cooperation with NATO has effectively ended. There is no readiness for compromise or pragmatism, as both sides appear to think time is on their side. That's the real tragedy, writes our columnist Mark Galeotti.

by Mark Galeotti
Will Trump and Putin bury NATO?

The NATO-summit with president Donald Trump, followed by his meeting with president Putin could mark a watershed in the relations
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Georgia wants to join NATO and appease Russia

In Georgia, the majority of the population is still in favour of NATO membership. At the same time, the government tries to appease
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Did NATO cheat on Russia? Promises made but Russia didn't cash

The enlargement of NATO to Central and Eastern Europe is a controversial issue. What was the meaning of the suggestion of American
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How alarming is Turkey’s purchase of Russian arms?

The decision by Turkey to buy a Russian missile defense system, has caused concern in NATO. Is Turkey drifting away from the West
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U.S-Russian Relations: Back to Square One - Part II

After Donald Trump took power a ‘reset’ of U.S.-Russian relations wasn’t even attempted. Why was a ‘grand bargain’, being so far
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U.S.-Russian relations: back to square one - Part I

A mere two and a half months after his inauguration Donald Trump acknowledged that ‘we’re not getting along with Russia at all, we
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Why do the West and Russia fear each other?

In december Dmitri Trenin, director of Carnegie Moscow Center, published the book 'Should we fear Russia?' He warns the West
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Европа — назад к сферам влияния?

Владимир Путин требует для России положения сверхдержавы, и избрание Трампа может сыграть ему на руку. Но на чем основаны
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Will Trump Become the Kremlin’s Icebreaker?

Before the elections the Russian leadership was praising Donald Trump. After his victory the Kremlin should worry about mercurial
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Russia's mobilisation may prove Putin's undoing

Is Russia really readying itself for war? Certainly the drum-beat of alarmist propaganda on TV would seem to be conditioning the
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First thoughts about surviving the 'Trumpocalypse'

Perhaps we should have been warned by the American predilection for zombie apocalypse dramas, that it was a precautionary signal
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No reason for Moscow to cheer a Turkish solo

The meeting between Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and his Turkish colleague Recep Tayyip Erdogan on August 10 did not turn into
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Stop NATO blame game, East and West must urgently talk to ease tensions

After the NATO summit in Warsaw, West and East should stop blaming each other and immediately start negotiations to eliminate the
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Lack of knowledge about Ukraine suits Kremlin

According to many experts in East and West, like Sergei Karaganov and Henry Kissinger, the European Union needlessly provoked Russia
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The West must finally recognise the beam in its eye

Former German MP Karsten Voigt (SPD) thinks the West should take a stronger line against Russia. But journalist Wierd
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Europe is weak, Christian Russia is winning

Russia and Europe are fighting an ideological battle. The postmodern, secular and powerless Europe is challenged by Russia, where
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