EU-Russia Relations
Time for a Realistic Turnaround
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Treaties, International Relations
| Author: | Katinka Barysch, Christopher Coker, Leszek Jesień | ISBN: | 1230000219199 |
| Publisher: | Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies | Publication: | February 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Katinka Barysch, Christopher Coker, Leszek Jesień |
| ISBN: | 1230000219199 |
| Publisher: | Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies |
| Publication: | February 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
In this paper, three long-time observers of Russia and the EU perform a reality check on the EU–Russia relationship. All three authors agree that a more realistic EU policy would deal with Russia as it is, not as the EU wants it to be. The reality of today’s Russia is complex, as is the policy formulation process in the EU. Nevertheless, the EU should start with a clearer idea of where its own interests and priorities lie. It should accept that it can achieve fruitful cooperation with Russia in some areas while openly disagreeing with it in others. The EU needs to be prepared to work with Russia as an equal partner without compromising its own norms and values.
In this paper, three long-time observers of Russia and the EU perform a reality check on the EU–Russia relationship. All three authors agree that a more realistic EU policy would deal with Russia as it is, not as the EU wants it to be. The reality of today’s Russia is complex, as is the policy formulation process in the EU. Nevertheless, the EU should start with a clearer idea of where its own interests and priorities lie. It should accept that it can achieve fruitful cooperation with Russia in some areas while openly disagreeing with it in others. The EU needs to be prepared to work with Russia as an equal partner without compromising its own norms and values.
