DTIC ADA574442: NATO Russia Relations in the pdf

DTIC ADA574442: NATO Russia Relations in the

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NATO-Russian relations remain a major component of global security in the 21st century. Given the complex threats to global security today, the rising energy demands and energy dependency of Europe, and increasing foreign trade between the parties, Russia’s relations with the West have become increasingly important. The new security environment of post-9/11 has prepared a common ground for a closer partnership between these old enemies. Unfortunately, NATO and Russia have been unable to move beyond a certain level of cooperation. This thesis explores the likelihood of a true NATO-Russia strategic partnership by analyzing the perspectives of Russia and NATO on various issues, long-standing obstacles and differences between the two entities, and opportunities for cooperation in the 21st century. The thesis seeks to answer the broader question of whether it is possible for Russia and NATO to make a clean sweep of lingering legacies of deep-seated antagonism and distrust; move beyond cultural, religious, and historical differences; and lay the foundation for a healthy lasting partnership

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 12/1/2012
• Year: 2012
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, , NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS, *COOPERATION, *FOREIGN POLICY, *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, *NATO, *POLITICAL ALLIANCES, *RUSSIA, *SECURITY, BARRIERS, COLD WAR, CRUDE OIL, CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, GEOPOLITICS, HISTORY, IDEOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, NATURAL GAS, PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), THESES, THREATS

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