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The West needs to recognize Russia’s significance

The Biden administration is being much tougher on Russia than on China. This makes little sense. China is engaged in activities that strongly threaten U.S. and European interests, while Russia and the West can find common interests. A firm, but a more open and respectful stance toward Moscow could benefit both sides

Austria and Visegrad: Interests converge in Central Europe
The Visegrad Group, consisting of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, initially had little political significance. But with pressure from EU institutions and other member states increasing, the forum has grown in significance. And though it originally wanted to exclude Austria, recently Vienna has found much in common with ...


Nord Stream 2 divides Germany’s allies
Nord Stream 2 is perhaps Europe’s most controversial energy project. In October, the U.S. slapped another set of sanctions on contractors and suppliers building the pipeline, while the pandemic-induced drop in economic activity has further called into question the initiative’s financial viability. Berlin and Moscow now have a significant dilemma ...


The Russian mystery
With the recent disturbances in neighboring countries, Moscow is likely to be mapping a long-term course of action to protect its interests and keep rivals as far as possible from its borders. President Putin has taken the West by surprise on several occasions. Unless a more pragmatic approach to Russia ...


GIS Dossier: Nord Stream 2
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was supposed to cement Russian dominance over Europe’s gas markets while bypassing Ukraine. But as it nears completion, Gazprom’s bargaining power versus the EU appears diminished. The Kremlin’s strong-arm tactics have simply proved no match for market forces.

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