The State of the NATO-Russia Reset: A Comprehensive Analysis

The NATO-Russia reset was a period of improved relations between NATO and Russia that began in 2009. The reset was marked by increased cooperation between the two sides on a range of issues, including Afghanistan, Iran, and counter-terrorism. However, the reset began to unravel in 2014 following Russia's annexation of Crimea and its support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. In recent years, relations between NATO and Russia have deteriorated further, with the two sides clashing over a range of issues, including the war in Syria, the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, and the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

The State of the NATO-Russia Reset

by Keir Giles

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The future of the NATO-Russia reset is uncertain. Some experts believe that the reset is dead and that there is no prospect for improved relations between the two sides in the foreseeable future. Others believe that the reset can be revived, but only if Russia changes its behavior and demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with NATO.

The Origins of the NATO-Russia Reset

The NATO-Russia reset began in 2009, following the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. Obama's administration believed that it was important to improve relations with Russia in order to cooperate on a range of global issues, including Afghanistan, Iran, and counter-terrorism.

The reset was also driven by Russia's own desire to improve relations with the West. Russia was facing a number of challenges at the time, including the global economic crisis and the rise of China. Russia believed that improving relations with NATO would help it to address these challenges.

The Achievements of the NATO-Russia Reset

The NATO-Russia reset led to a number of concrete achievements, including:

• The establishment of the NATO-Russia Council (NRC),a forum for dialogue and cooperation between the two sides.
• The signing of a transit agreement that allowed NATO troops to supply their forces in Afghanistan through Russia.
• The creation of a joint counter-terrorism center in Moscow.

The reset also led to a number of symbolic gestures, such as the visit of President Obama to Russia in 2009 and the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the NATO summit in Lisbon in 2010.

The Unraveling of the NATO-Russia Reset

The NATO-Russia reset began to unravel in 2014 following Russia's annexation of Crimea and its support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. NATO and Russia clashed over the issue of Ukraine, and NATO suspended all practical cooperation with Russia.

In recent years, relations between NATO and Russia have deteriorated further, with the two sides clashing over a range of issues, including the war in Syria, the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, and the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

The Future of the NATO-Russia Reset

The future of the NATO-Russia reset is uncertain. Some experts believe that the reset is dead and that there is no prospect for improved relations between the two sides in the foreseeable future. Others believe that the reset can be revived, but only if Russia changes its behavior and demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with NATO.

The future of the NATO-Russia reset will depend on a number of factors, including the outcome of the war in Ukraine, the future of the Syrian conflict, and the policies of the next U.S. administration.

The State of the NATO-Russia Reset

by Keir Giles

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	234 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	50 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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