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Discussion was dedicated to the perspectives of Russian — Georgian relations in the broad regional and international context Expert workshop organized by the Institute for Security Policy (ISP) and the Research Group for Polemology and Legal Ethics, University of Vienna took place in Vienna on 16–17 September....
... Caucasus studies. On September 5, 2019, RIAC hosted an expert seminar with the participation of Nino Burjanadze, the leader of the United Georgia party, and leading Russian specialists on the Caucasus studies. During the meeting, issues of current Russia-Georgia relations in a wider international context were discussed. The participants paid particular attention to the prospects for improving bilateral relations and approaches to restoring best practices of mutually beneficial cooperation.
... the organization after losing voting rights back in 2014 over its actions in Ukraine, suddenly resolved the issue in a matter of weeks and welcomed Russia back into its fold. And over in Georgia, mass protests sparked by the ill-fated appearance of a Russian Duma deputy in the Georgian parliament resulted not in the usual cannonade of propaganda by Russia, the EU, and the United States, but in a weary shrug. These events do not signify that the long-awaited rapprochement of Russia and leading European countries has finally ...
... aircraft, these Russian forces are enough to cease both hostilities, the resumption of which in Abkhazia and South Ossetia is only possible because of considerable destabilization, as a large-scale regional war which involves many participants. Nowadays, Russian-Georgian relations are economically stable despite quite deep Georgia-NATO relations making further escalations even less possible. There are no signs of war preparation if we take a look at how Georgia strengthened its potential and built an army after ...
... Switzerland in Russia, visited Russian International Affairs Council. The Georgian diplomat was informed about RIAC project activities on the Caucasus vector. The following issues were discussed during the meeting: prospects for the normalization of Russian-Georgian relations and the possible role of independent scientific-analytical and expert centers of the two countries in this process.
... to perform training missions. bpg.gov.ge Certainly, these events have a special significance for their participants, who exchange information and expand cooperation. The Blackseafor was established for this purpose in 2001 and had Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Georgia participate. Today, we can hardly say that the states of the Black Sea region have a complete understanding on security matters: joint exercises with the participation of all states have not been held since 2014. The Blackseafor has essentially ...
... comparative levels, has not prevented enormous economic development in other countries like China and India, or even Brazil and Mexico. Georgia The situation in Georgia cannot be solved by force. Years ago, the US engineered the downfall of Shevardnadze’s Russia-friendly Georgia. The next Georgian leader (who now has an international arrest order from Georgia for corruption) tried to stage violent surprise actions against regional minorities in Georgia together with US military advisers. Russia responded with countermeasures ...
... regional energy security in the Greater Caucasus was held at Savoy Hotel in Moscow. Timur Makhmutov, RIAC Deputy Director of Programs, made welcoming remarks. The event was organized by RIAC partners: the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, HSE, International Center on Conflict and Negotiation (ICCN), and National Energy Security Fund. The following issues were considered during the expert meeting: the development of the electric power industry in Georgia and Abkhazia, the prospects for oil and gas projects in the Greater Caucasus and in the Caspian Sea area. The conference also touched upon some issues that had been earlier discussed the joint RIAC and ICCN conference .
... Switzerland in Moscow. On October 10, 2018, Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General, had a meeting with George Zakarashvili, Head of Georgian Interests Section at the Embassy of Switzerland in Moscow. In the course of the meeting, topical issues on Russia-Georgia relations and the situation in the South Caucasus region were discussed. The parties exchanged views on optimal mechanisms of Track II in relations between Moscow and Tbilisi, as well as on possible meaningful priorities in Track II dialog.
... to join. This is not NATO reaching out to nations, invading them, inveigling them to join the Alliance. This is democratic nations of their own free will wishing to contribute to and receive the benefit of collective defense and security. Should the Georgia – process be finalized soon, how do you see Russia – NATO dialogue moving forward from this point? This very aspect of our relations seems to be most sensitive militarily. Dmitry Danilov: NATO–Russia Council: What Are the Outcomes? I accept that it is a sensitive part of the relationship ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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