Commentary

Sep 05, 2010

The Economization of Russian Foreign Policy

The Conflict between Russia and Belarus Escalates

Russia is using the global financial crisis to strengthen its position in the post-Soviet neighborhood. The current escalation in Russo-Belarusian affairs is a testimonial to the fundamental change in the relationship between Russia and its “allies” in the post-Soviet neighborhood. Russia no longer considers close alliance partners and instead asserts its own economic and political interests.

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Bibliographic data

Meister, Stefan. “The Economization of Russian Foreign Policy.” September 2010.

DGAPstandpunkt 10, September 6, 2010, 3 pp.

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