10/10/2008 Thomas Gomart, Politique étrangère, World Policy Conference 2008 (hors-série). "The Russian leadership clearly understands that Russia needs real strategic partnerships. In practice, however, the Kremlin is reluctant to forge them because international solitude is hard-wired in its strategic mindset."

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In May 2008, Dmitry Medvedev became the president of the Russian Federation, and Vladimir Putin was appointed prime minister. Three months later, Russia was at war with Georgia. Even if this succession complied with the constitution, it did not comply with Western expectations.

Thomas Gomart, est directeur du centre Russie/Nei à l'Ifri et de la collection électronique trilingue Russie.Nei.Visions. Il enseigne à l'école spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr.