European Relations With Russia: Threat Perceptions, Responses And Strategies In The Wake Of The Ukrainian Crisis
Abstract
Russia's illegal annexation and occupation of Crimea in March 2014 and subsequent support for the insurgency in eastern Ukraine have challenged the integrity of Europe's territorial borders and confirmed after the Georgia war in 2008 that Russia could react violently to perceived challenges in what it regards as its sphere of influence. This report analyzes how several key European states perceive Russia's policy in the wake of the Ukrainian crisis. First, it examines how these European states perceive Russia's behavior and policy in eastern and northern Europe, and whether they regard Russian policy in these regions as an important security priority. Particular attention is focused on fault lines within Europe regarding threat perceptions, and whether these fault lines extend to perceptions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United States.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1054032
Entities
People
- Stephanie Pezard
Organizations
- RAND Corporation