Russia-Eurasia
Eurasia is undergoing profound changes. While the Soviet past has left a lasting imprint, Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the South Caucasus have their own trajectory.
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War as Social Elevator: The Socioeconomic Impact of Russian Military Keynesianism
In order to finance its war effort, the Russian state has spent substantial sums of money and implemented a form of “military Keynesianism” that is transforming society at both the socioeconomic and cultural levels. This has partially rebalanced the wide disparities in wealth, levels of consumption, and social prestige in Russian society by granting significant financial and symbolic advantages to peripheral Russia, which has long been overlooked by the central government.
Shared Neighbourhood or New Frontline? The Crossroads in Moldova
In 2005, the EU-Russia strategic dialogue stands troubled. Recent developments highlight the rising salience of the new shared neighbourhood - that is, in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus and the South Caucasus - as the frontline between the enlarged EU and Russia. This paper examines the state of affairs in the declared 'strategic partnership', before turning to a discussion of the European Neighbourhood Policy. The example of Moldova is explored as a crossroads between divergent EU and Russian interests. In conclusion, the paper puts forward policy proposals for the EU to consider with regard to Moldova and the partnership with Russia.
What Is at Stake in the Partnership Between Russia and the European Union
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Russia/Eurasia Center
Founded in 2005 within Ifri, the Russia/Eurasia Center conducts research and organizes debates on Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus. Its goal is to understand and anticipate the evolution of this complex and rapidly changing geographical area in order to enrich public discourse in France and Europe and to assist in strategic, political, and economic decision-making.