Russia
Russia and the WTO
06 December 2002
Russia first applied to the World Trade Organisation in 1993. But it was only when Vladimir Putin took over the presidency in 2000 that real progress towards accession became possible.
NATO's big bang
03 December 2001
In 2002 NATO has a rare opportunity to enhance stability in Eastern Europe and build a new relationship with Russia. At the Prague summit in November, the alliance should offer membership to seven countries - Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Such a 'Big Bang' would consolidate pro-western democratic...
Such a 'Big Bang' would consolidate pro-western democratic...
US, EU and Russia: A new order?
01 October 2001
In the aftermath of September 11th's horrific events, the world has focused on America's diplomatic and military response. Some of the security issues that commentators were worrying about before the terrorist attacks - such as missile defence, the Balkans and the future of NATO - have left the headlines.
Issue 20 - 2001
28 September 2001
- A focused campaign not a crusade, By Steven Everts
- US, EU and Russia: A new order?, Charles Grant
- Europe must tackle asylum, Ben Hall
Unwritten rules: How Russia really works?
04 May 2001
Western businesses and policy-makers must first grasp the "unwritten rules" that underpin the Russian economy, if they are to play a role in its transformation, according to this essay.
How the EU can help Russia
05 January 2001
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is starting to take the EU seriously, as an entity in its own right. But many Russians feel ambiguous about the EU's development, particularly its enlargement into Eastern Europe.
How to help Russia
01 February 2000
Almost ten years after the collapse of Soviet Communism, most Russians accept that power should change hands through the ballot box, and that they need some sort of market economy. And yet their view of the world is very different from that of most Europeans or Americans.
Issue 10 - 2000
28 January 2000
- How to help Russia, Charles Grant
- Corruption in Eastern Europe, Liz Barrett
- Open the US defence market, Alexandra Ashbourne
Russia in Europe
05 February 1999
Russia is a European country, though a very peculiar one. Russia is also in deep crisis. But the situation in Russia is never as bad or as good as it seems.
What next for Russia?
01 December 1998
Russia is a European country, albeit one with many non-European interests. Russia and the other countries of Europe share a common concern for the stability and prosperity of the continent.
Issue 3 - 1998
27 November 1998
- What next for Russia?, Rodric Braithwaite
- A new model of European integration, Ben Hall
- EMU must go further, Kitty Ussher
- Reshaping Europe's defence, Charles Grant