Tag Archives: STRATFOR
The new Russian periphery in Europe: Azerbaijan and U.S. policy
The new periphery of Russia in Europe consists of the Baltic republics (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Moldova, and the South Caucasus republics of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union this so-called “near abroad” has constituted a bone of contention between Russia and the West.
The United States and Romania: Security Arrangements and Mutual Interests
STRATFOR is a professional electronic publication that deals with geopolitical issues and global intelligence. Its founder and chairman, George Friedman, is well-informed and aware of contemporary Eastern European affairs.
Posted in Europe, Foreign Policy, Russia & Eurasia
Tagged Ballistic Missile Defense, Bessarabia, Bucharest, Cold War, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, EU, George Friedman, Iran, Moldova, NATO, Poland, Romania, STRATFOR, U.S. Anti-Missile Shield, Ukraine, VOA, Voice of America
