Russia and Europe in the Aftermath of the Georgian Conflict: New Challenges, Old Paradigms

Following the Georgia conflict, Russia's policy towards the EU has been proactive, coherent, and well-articulated. European policy has been none of these things. Europe instinctively clings to the old paradigm of relations with Russia, which does not demand strategic goals to be formulated. The EU must find the courage to address the new reality, and give a greater strategic focus to its dealings with Russia.

ESO: Background information: Where Does Georgia Go From Here? http://www.europeansources.info/record/where-does-georgia-go-from-here/

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