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Lieberman’s Trip to Russia: What Was Behind It?

Nikolay Kozhanov — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:52:22 +0000

It is still unclear whether Lieberman’s trip will bring any deep changes in Russian-Israeli relations. However, the fact that Lieberman’s agenda in Moscow included such a wide range of questions shows that, at present, the two countries’ interests intersect at many points.

Ukrainian Crisis and Its Limited Impact on Turkish-Russian Relations

Bayram Balci — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:49:21 +0000

Turkey and Russia have a deeply “compartmentalized” relationship. A disagreement on one regional issue—Ukraine, Georgia or even Syria—will not necessarily derail their bilateral relations.

Ukraine Points Towards the Start of a Tumultuous New Era in World Politics

Dmitri Trenin — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:03:49 +0000

Ukraine and the global crisis over it point to the start of a new period in world politics. Great powers—Russia overtly, China covertly—are challenging the U.S.-dominated order. Also, in the foreseeable future, there will be no common security system in Europe.

What Did Minsk II Actually Achieve?

Balázs Jarábik — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:25:19 +0000

The agreement and the subsequent joint declaration of the “Normandy Four” lay the political groundwork for peace. Still, questions remain about the feasibility of a ceasefire, and the will of Russian, Ukrainian, and separatist leaders to implement the mechanisms necessary to resolve the conflict.

The Disturbing Legacy of the Ukraine Crisis

Dmitri Trenin — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:59:21 +0000

The new Minsk agreement will not necessarily prevent further escalation, but it might postpone it. The world should work hard to make sure that the truce does not founder, leading to a broader war.

The Karabakh Truce Under Threat

Thomas de Waal — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:28:14 +0000

A worsening pattern of violence on the Karabakh ceasefire line increases the danger of a war by miscalculation in 2015.

What Would It Take to Restore a Peace Order in Europe?

Dmitri Trenin, Marc Pierini, Andrei Kolesnikov — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:37:31 +0000

Western leaders’ recent attempts to assure a diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine crisis may come to no avail. Is it possible to restore the peaceful, European status quo amidst such rapidly growing East-West animosity? Eurasia Outlook asked Carnegie’s experts to share their thoughts.

Ukraine: The War Must Go On?

Balázs Jarábik — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:37:56 +0000

As terrible as it sounds, Kyiv’s endless dysfunction is the Kremlin’s most powerful ally in the current crisis.

A “Soft Alliance”? Russia-China Relations After the Ukraine Crisis

Alexander Gabuev — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:26:53 +0000

The danger for the EU in the rapprochement between Russia and China lies in the fortification of the Russian economy against sanctions and in an increased assertiveness for China.

Russia’s Performance at the Munich Security Conference: A Symptom or a Cause?

Alexander Gabuev — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:39:13 +0000

When Russian diplomats talk about Ukraine, they are actually speaking to just one man—Vladimir Putin. Moscow does not see any value in reaching out to the broad policy community in the West. The scary thing is that this behavior is not a consequence of the Ukrainian crisis, but one of its major sources.

When It Comes to Nuclear Weapons, Words Are Deeds

Alexei Arbatov — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:16:41 +0000

Those fearing a repeat of the Cold War should understand that the current situation may be worse than the Cold War in some respects.

Brief Commentary on the Termination of the Nunn-Lugar Program

Vladimir Dvorkin — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:07:12 +0000

It is extremely difficult to predict the prospects for new comprehensive agreements on nuclear threat reduction in the midst of the current international crisis. But crises do not last forever, and there may come a time when all of the facets of the unique Nunn-Lugar program will be deemed useful.

Sources of Israel’s Policy in the Caucasus

Maxim Suchkov — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:52:25 +0000

Israel’s interests in the Caucasus have three principal dimensions: strategically, as a means of encircling Iran; in the mid-term, as a zone of energy supplies; and in a short-term, as a market for selling high tech arms and ammunition.

Lebanese Presidential Elections

Mario Abou Zeid — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:12:27 +0000

Eight months of continuous presidential vacuum is bad news for the future of Lebanon’s democracy and stability.

Does Russia Need the Council of Europe?

Alexei Arbatov, Andrei Kolesnikov — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:34:55 +0000

If Russia follows through with its threats to leave the Council, though, how will its place in the world be impacted? What would that decision's ramifications be for normal Russians? We asked Carnegie's experts to share their thoughts.