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The Baltic Sea region and increasing international tension
Регион Балтийского моря в условиях обострения международной обстановки
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Abstract For many years, the Baltic Sea region stood out for its remarkable stability. The dramatic changes following the end of the Cold War did not have a profound effect on the territory. However, Russia's cooperation with other states in the Baltic Sea region began to lose momentum. This paper discusses ... view more
For many years, the Baltic Sea region stood out for its remarkable stability. The dramatic changes following the end of the Cold War did not have a profound effect on the territory. However, Russia's cooperation with other states in the Baltic Sea region began to lose momentum. This paper discusses the negative effects of the Ukrainian and Syrian crises and the increasing tension between Russia and other countries in the Baltic Sea region. In the short term, these trends are unlikely to reverse. Of the two possible scenarios - suspending relations until a solution to the political and military problems is found or trying to make use of every opportunity in economy, culture, science, education, etc., - the latter is preferable. A breakdown in regional cooperation will weaken Russia's position. However, gaining positive momentum may prove instrumental in overcoming the confrontation between Russia and the West in the future.... view less
Keywords
EU; regional policy; conflict; political stability; Russia; Baltic region; NATO; political relations; cooperation
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4-16
Journal
Baltic Region (2016) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2016-1-1
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed