Russia, the European Union and NATO : : is a "new normal" possible? / / Michael Staack.

• VerfasserIn: Staack, Michael
• Year of Publication: 2017
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Language: English
• Series: WIFIS-aktuell ; Volume 62.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (40 pages).

Russia, the European Union, and NATO still share some important common interests that need to be given greater attention. A return to strategic partnership is not conceivable without resolving the Ukraine conflict, but prudent management of the antagonism in order to keep open the prospect of a peaceful new normal is crucial. At the same time, it is important to keep in mind that the persistent volatility of the international environment could further complicate this already difficult process.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Dissent over the organisation of international order in a multipolar world3. The integration and security dilemma in Europe4. Germany's key role and the redefinition of its policy towards Russia in the 2016 White Paper5. Managing antagonism, containing escalation, gradually building confidence. 5.1 Confidence building measures and arms control ; 5.2 Political dialogue with full use of the options provided by the OSCE ; 5.3 Track II dialogues ; 5.4 Strengthening the connection between societies: science, tourism, culture, local partnerships ; 5.5 Eurasian connectivity in the One Belt, One Road Initiative as an area of cooperation ; 5.6 Conclusions