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Articles by Fyodor Lukyanov
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Kremlin's Imperial Ambitions Ended in 2010
23 December 10
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. One of the most important results became apparent in 2010: Russia made a psychological break with its past and its former status as an empire.
Building a Greater Europe
26 October 10
Greater Europe is at a crossroads. Twenty years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, it remains divided, unable to unify into a global force. Each of the three parts of Greater Europe — Russia, the European Union and the countries between them — is in crisis.
Paving the Way for Visa-Free Regime With EU
19 August 10
The economic crisis and Russia's modernization drive are offering incentives for establishing the long-discussed visa-free regime between Russia and the EU. But a breakthrough will only come when the EU grants visa-free status via mutual agreement, not as a reward for good behavior.
Top 10 Events Shaping Russia’s Foreign Policy
20 July 10
Increased tensions with Belarus, the Katyn commemoration and the EU's economic crisis are just some of the developments changing Russia's relations with the globe, says the editor of Russia in Global Affairs.
Russia’s Zone of Responsibility
16 June 10
It once seemed that world powers would fight over former Soviet Union territory. But now they are too preoccupied with their own problems to assist the onetime republics. Can Russia rise to the occasion and the responsibility?
Going From Putin’s Frown to Medvedev’s Smile
19 May 10
In its just-released policy document, the Foreign Ministry seemed to be liberalizing its approach to the West. That approach really is shifting, because Russia is now using a “rewards” mindset.
Gorbachev’s Abandoned ‘European Home’
17 March 10
During the past 20 years, we didn’t witness the unification of Europe, but the continual shift of its borders to the east.
NATO Caught Between Russia and the World
17 February 10
Moscow is concerned that NATO will transform itself into a global force operating outside its traditional theater.
The Well of Soviet Nostalgia Is Running Dry
20 January 10
Up until now, the authorities tried to tap into the cultural and mythological legacy of the Soviet era, but most of this inheritance has been sapped dry.
Tapping Into West’s Modernization Reservoir
16 December 09
President Medvedev aims to utilize the intellectual capital of the West to boost technological and economic modernization.
Gorbachev Is the Last 20th-Century Wilsonian
19 November 09
Like former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson during World War I, Gorbachev believed in “new thinking” in the name of global harmony.
Russia’s Georgia Problem One Year On
21 October 09
Georgia will continue to use every means at its disposal to influence affairs, but it is unlikely that Tbilisi will be able to cause serious political damage to Moscow.
Washington and Moscow Are Alone Together
16 September 09
Given that the United States is experiencing serious setbacks with its allies, Washington must make a sober evaluation of how much it can rely on Moscow for support in resolving a range of problems.
Medvedev Changes His Tactics Over Ukraine
19 August 09
The economic crisis didn’t have the effect on Russia that the West was counting on. Instead of compliance, they’ve shown more aggression. Rather than being scattered around the world, Russia’s now focused on strengthening its position as an independent center of gravity. In other words, it’s expanding its markets and political influence into adjacent territories.
Obama’s Consensus Diplomacy Put to the Test
16 July 09
Following U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Russia, most political commentators focused on two themes: the fact that nuclear arms reductions have returned to the agenda and the problem of democracy in Russia.
Navigating Together in Dangerous Conditions
01 July 09
U.S. President Barack Obama's visit next week to Moscow is generating more interest in U.S.-Russian relations than we have seen in a long time.
Moscow Shows Who's Boss With WTO U-Turn
17 June 09
Moscow's decision to halt negotiations on joining the World Trade Organization and to focus instead on a joint bid through a customs union with Kazakhstan and Belarus appears to be politically motivated.
A Positive but Confusing Security Strategy
20 May 09
Last week, President Dmitry Medvedev signed Russia's national security strategy to 2020. The document reflects the uncertainty in the minds of Russia's leaders regarding the path of the country's development in the 21st century.
High Stakes for Moscow in U.S. Play for Iran
15 April 09
The situation in Iran will likely become the center of global tensions in the months and years ahead.
Less Rhetoric, More Pragmatism in London
03 April 09
The promise by U.S. President Barack Obama's administration to ""press the reset button"" in its relations with Russia holds promise for rapid progress in the near future as well as for dealing with serious problems down the line.
Learning the Skills of Being a Regional Power
18 March 09
The economic crisis is obviously having a strong impact on global politics, but nobody is venturing to predict what the new alignment of forces will be.
The Orange Emperor Has No Clothes
19 February 09
Despite living separately for the last 17 years, Russia and Ukraine are still inextricably intertwined.
Taking the Demons Out of the Relationship
21 January 09
Many observers have written that the change in leadership in the United States will open up new opportunities for U.S.-Russian relations.
2 Crises Derailed Attempts to Improve EU Ties
18 December 08
The year 2008 will receive a special mention the history books of Russia's foreign policy. The Georgia war in August brought a host of consequences demanding attention, and the convulsions of the global financial markets in September and October redefined the boundaries of what Russia could realistically achieve.
The Real Issue Isn't a Shield in Central Europe
19 November 08
In the two weeks since he was elected president, Barack Obama has received conflicting signals from Moscow. Whether we see a new chapter in U.S.-Russian relations will become clear only after Obama and his foreign policy team are firmly in place after January. Nonetheless, we can still identify the key points that will determine the nature of the relationship.
United States Lost Russia and Everything Else
15 October 08
The financial crisis has pushed the Russia question to the back burner during the U.S. presidential election campaign.
Walking Carefully From Transdnestr to Yerevan
17 September 08
Following the tumultuous events in the Caucasus, the struggle for influence in the former Soviet republics has turned into an open confrontation.
Georgian Crisis Is a Trap for U.S. Leadership
21 August 08
The fighting between Georgia and Russia has resulted in a serious political crisis in U.S.-Russian relations. It seems as if both sides have gone back to the sharp Cold War rhetoric of the early 1980s.
Lessons From Bosnia
29 July 08
The arrest of Radovan Karadzic, who bears a significant portion of responsibility for the horrors of the civil war in Bosnia, is an appropriate ending to his political career.
From Vancouver to Vladivostok
19 June 08
President Dmitry Medvedev has made a number of foreign policy statements since taking office. His speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has drawn the most attention, although it was lacking something new in content.
