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Europe and the reshaped global order / Policy Brief

Why the EU needs to engage Russia on Asian security

22/06/2011 By Marlène Laruelle

The Council of the European Union

Relations between the EU and Russia have improved since 2010. Unlike in the immediate neighbourhood, where Moscow perceives Europe’s presence as a threat to its interests, the Russia–Europe partnership could be productive in Asia. Engaging Russia alongside Europe in Asia offers several advantages for the EU´s visibility in Asia, for Russia’s integration into Asia and for Europe-Russia relations.


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Keywords

Asia Central Asia and Russia Conflict European Union Security

Bio author: Marlène Laruelle

Central Asia. Russia. Afghanistan. Security. Development. Nationalism. Ethnic conflicts