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"This is a significant moment, in as much as it is an acknowledgement that President Trump cannot be the pro-Russian dealmaker many expected – in the short-term at least. The “deal making” on offer from Mr Trump had raised bipartisan fears that he would soften or lift sanctions in a bid to restore relations with Russia – at the expense of undermining policy on Ukraine. "
America's push for tougher sanctions could crack Western unity on Russia
In The News, 31 July 2017 Tags: United States, AML/CTF, International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security Issues, Law and Ethics
"Trump is of course highly useful for Russia. But the idea that the Kremlin had a concrete plan and knew it could manipulate Trump the minute he was in power has been exaggerated and credits Putin with more power and influence than maybe even he believes in. "
Putin is not the master of control many think he is
In The News, 21 July 2017 Tags: United States, International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security Issues
Corporate Raiding in Russia: Tackling the Legal, Semi-Legal and Illegal Practices that Constitute Reiderstvo Tactics
Occasional Papers, 11 July 2017
Sarah Lain
This paper explores Russian corporate raiding (reiderstvo) tactics, which are used to pressure and/or steal businesses, often with the complicity of corrupt state authorities. The paper argues that looking at the tactics involved in the practice can help to focus attention on some of the threats facing business in Russia.
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia
Russia and the West: Whose ‘Rules-Based Order’ Is It Anyway?
Commentary, 6 July 2017
Sarah Lain
A speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is a timely reminder of the chasm between how Moscow and many Western policymakers view the world order.
Tags: Russia, Europe
Russia's New Ground Forces: Capabilities, Limitations and Implications for International Security
Whitehall Papers, 28 June 2017
Igor Sutaygin with Justin Bronk
Russia is undertaking a number of reforms to enhance the capabilities of its land forces in the twenty-first century.
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, Land Forces, Europe
""I think from a Chinese perspective, it's a no-cost thing to let the Russians do this posturing and show off, because at the end of the day [China] will still do the deals that they want, and ultimately Russia is in a disadvantageous position," Pantucci said. "
China's Massive 'One Road' Project Largely Bypasses Russia, But Moscow Still On Board
In The News, 26 June 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security IssuesPages
Russia, Ukraine and the West
RUSI Journal, 29 April 2014Rodric Braithwaite
As the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine unfolds, Rodric Braithwaite reflects on the deep historical roots of the current crisis
RUSI Journal, Ukraine, Russia, Global Security Issues, Europe
Atomic Accounting: A New Estimate of Russia’s Non-Strategic Nuclear Forces
Occasional Papers, 7 November 2012Igor Sutyagin
Russia's non-strategic nuclear weapons stocks may be far smaller than widely thought. Presenting a radical new estimate, this paper explains why
Occasional Papers, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Who ‘Lost’ Russia? An Enquiry into the Failure of the Russian-Western Partnership (WHP 71)
Whitehall Papers, 6 April 2009Jonathan Eyal
An enlarged NATO, forced to consider how to defend its new members from possible Russian aggression, is set for an ‘unavoidable clash’ of interests with Russia transfixed by Cold War logic that still...
Whitehall Papers, NATO, Russia, International Institutions, Europe
Negotiating the Impossible? The Beslan Hostage Crisis
Whitehall Reports, 6 March 2007Adam Dolnik
Examining the Beslan Hostage crisis of 2004, this report analyses the various myths and contradictory accounts of the attack, with particular reference to the failed negotiations
Whitehall Reports, Russia, Terrorism
Regionalization of Security in Russia (WHP 53)
Whitehall Papers, 1 January 2001Irina Isakova
Whitehall Papers, Russia, Domestic Security, Europe
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"'“There is a general understanding in the region that Russia’s policy in Syria is not about Syria itself but about increasing Russia’s role in the region,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, an Iran expert at the Royal United Services Institute, a think tank in London. “The fear and concern in Iran is that Russia is very much ready to leave Iran out of the picture.”'"
Russia, Iran Need Each Other, Despite Disagreements
In The News, 16 February 2017 Tags: Iran, Russia
"If Trump is a true dealmaker, he will not want to give up the leverage of sanctions too easily, and there is a risk that Russia becomes impatient and dismisses Trump as a repeat of his predecessor and European counterparts. Yet Trump wants to deliver on his promise of improvingUS-Russian relations. This may, therefore, be more a test of Russia’s ability to sell its own deal, rather than rely on Trump to push for his own. "
Trump and Putin: Deal or no deal?
In The News, 6 February 2017 Tags: United States, International Security Studies, Russia
"“The biggest security concern for Nato is Russia. It would be a very bad signal for Nato if the US were to unilaterally lift sanctions against Russia without extensive consultation with European partners before doing so.” Chalmers adds: “There are many in Europe who would welcome an American president having another go at de-escalating tension with Russia, but the concern is that an American president and a Russian president will talk over Europe’s head and seek to negotiate the future of Europe without Europeans being in the room.”"
President Trump’s careless talk puts Nato on high alert
In The News, 28 January 2017 Tags: United States, NATO, Russia, Europe
""We will certainly continue to see malicious activity in and through cyberspace coming out of the direction of Russia. It's been too successful a tool not to be continued to be employed," said Ewan Lawson, senior research fellow for military influence at the Royal United Services Institute. "I expect to see not just Russia but others recognizing what has been achieved through cyberspace and learning the lesson from that," he said."
The hackers that never went away: Brace for more state-backed attacks, leaks and copycats this year
In The News, 19 January 2017 Tags: Cyber, Russia, Military Sciences, Technology
""They will continue to improve the offensive potential of their conventional forces. If Russia can show to the West 'You better not meddle with us, that we do have the capability to successfully attack you', that will have value," he said."
Moscow's military might: How Russia is gearing up its armed forces for the future
In The News, 19 January 2017 Tags: International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security Issues
After the Strikes: Returning to the Table
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