Improving US-Russian Relations Through Peacekeeping Operations

Abstract

The post-Cold War era has seen a rise in the number of international peacekeeping operations undertaken by the world community. The US has several vital and important interests involved in maintaining a cooperative relationship with Russia. While the current relationship is somewhat tense, one of the most promising ways to improve the overall strategic relationship is through cooperation in peacekeeping efforts. This paper seeks to answer questions concerning Russian peacekeeping forces, training, equipment, and doctrine. Furthermore, it examines what areas the US can most effectively use resources to enhance cooperation in peacekeeping. This paper uses two case studies to further analyze Russian peacekeeping forces. It looks at Russian involvement in case of participation in an international operation, IFOR/SFOR, and then a case of involvement in the near abroad, Abkhazia, with a low level of UN supervision. The authors then provide specific recommendations for operations in Bosnia and Abkhazia as well as overall recommendations for improving US-Russian relations in peacekeeping operations in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 02, 2000
Accession Number
ADA384067

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  • Jeremy C. Saunders

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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