Bartl Esther

Ученая степень: M.A. International Relations at SAIS, The Johns Hopkins University
Блог: Putin and Co.

О себе

Esther Bartl is a graduate student in International Relations at SAIS, The Johns Hopkins University. She spent her BA program in political science in Berlin, Hong Kong and New York City. Esther Bartl focuses on international security and military affairs of NATO and the post-Soviet space as well as on the development of post-Soviet societies. After having gained in-country experience in Latvia and Georgia, she has finally found her way to the capital of Russia.

This blog aims to provide a realistic analysis of historical and current developments in the post-Soviet space. Herewith, Esther Bartl aims to provide a neutral perspective on the politics of Russia, the Ukraine, the Baltic States and the South Caucasus. Her blog tries to combine personal experience with academic expertise.

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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