The Russian threat
19 June 2017


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Europe and Russia would be wise to seek better relations
As the globalization process ends its 40-year run and the world fragments into political and trade blocs again, the largest powers are adjusting their geopolitical stances. Europe and Russia both have compelling reasons to resolve their differences and collaborate more closely.

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Speaking at the Defence Summit 2017 hosted by GIS and Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita in Warsaw, Professor Stefan Hedlund discusses the nature of Russia’s threat to the West and Europe’s deficient response.
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