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A more robust Russia policy for the EU: how member-state coalitions can contribute
Eine robustere Russlandpolitik für die EU: wie Koalitionen von Mitgliedstaaten dazu beitragen könnten
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Abstract Since the annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of the war in Eastern Ukraine in spring 2014, the EU has largely been in crisis-management mode vis-à-vis Russia. During the past six years, it has become clear that Russia's actions towards Ukraine are not a stand-alone crisis, but rather the expressi... view more
Since the annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of the war in Eastern Ukraine in spring 2014, the EU has largely been in crisis-management mode vis-à-vis Russia. During the past six years, it has become clear that Russia's actions towards Ukraine are not a stand-alone crisis, but rather the expression of a policy that violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states and does not seek compromise with western actors in the neighbourhood. It is associated with an approach that aims to weaken the EU and many of its member states. Finally, the case of Alexei Navalny, inter alia, has indicated that the Russian leadership is prepared to use brutality to prevent a viable political opposition from emerging. Considering all this, the EU needs a Russia policy that is capable of dealing with Russia more effectively. (author's abstract)... view less
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Europäische Union; Russische Föderation; Bilaterale internationale Beziehungen; Regionale Außenpolitik von Staatengruppen; Gemeinsame Politik internationaler Akteure; Außenpolitische Neuorientierung; Entwicklungsperspektive und -tendenz; Interessendivergenzen bei internationalem Akteur; Gruppenbildung innerhalb internationalen Akteurs; Außenpolitische Zusammenarbeit; Resilienz; Internationale projektbezogene Zusammenarbeit; Interkulturelle Beziehungen; Zivilgesellschaft; Östliche Partnerschaft (EU)
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 65/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C65
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications