The launch of the EU’s Eastern Partnership in 2009 has puzzled both Russian
decision-makers and experts. To the date they cannot arrive to any specific conclusion:
whether this project is another geopolitical challenge to Russia’s domination
in the post-Soviet space or a potential platform for cooperation both with
the EU and countries of the region? The author believes that regardless numerous
misunderstandings and misperceptions there is a ‘window of opportunity’ for the
EU, Russia and Trans-Caucasian countries to develop a joint cooperative strategy.
Topic:
European Union, Partnerships, Geopolitics, and Soft Power