1. A More European Russia for a More Secure Europe; Proposals for a new European Union strategy towards Russia
- Author:
- Javier Morales
- Publication Date:
- 06-2015
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Fundación Alternativas
- Abstract:
- The conflict in Ukraine, which has caused more damage to relations between the West and Russia than any other event since the end of the Cold War, is a focal point of instability that threatens the wellbeing of the EU. The time has come to renew the Union’s strategy towards Russia, an effort that will entail not only the thorough analysis of long-term European objectives needed to make EU policy more efficient and bring it into line with European interests and values, but also a recognition of diplomatic blunders made at the onset of the Ukrainian crisis. Rather than entering into a new Cold War focused on Russian containment, the EU should accept Moscow as the great power that it is and a potential partner in the construction of a space of shared security. The best way to ensure long-term continental security and stability would be for Russia to increasingly feel and become more a part of Europe and for Europe to make a sincere effort to get to know its Russian neighbour better.
- Topic:
- Cold War, Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, and European Union
- Political Geography:
- Russia, Europe, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe