Isvestia

NEW IDEOLOGICAL STRUGGLE?

The disintegration of the Soviet Union created a decade-long illusion that the era of ideologies and ideological struggle was over and the world was moving towards a single system of values based on Western liberal democracy and capitalism. Europe and America fascinated the world with their freedom and winning political system.

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A Long Confrontation

Russian-U.S. relations seem to have entered a long period of confrontation. Already in 2012-2013 the parties were in a stalemate of utter irritation with each other, and today the interests of both countries’ elites are definitely in a conflict. It is essential that the confrontation does not degenerate into a direct military clash. First, a look at the United States.

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Time to End the Cold War in Europe

The rupture in relations between Russia and the West is discussed as if Crimea’s accession, Ukraine’s future and sanctions are the core problem. I would argue that these issues, while important, are ultimately secondary.

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News

Sergey Karaganov and John Mearsheimer: Is Ukraine a threat to Russia?
S. Karaganov for LBC: Russia Will ‘Crush The Will Of European Elites’
S. Karaganov for BBC News: ‘Best Possible Outcome Is Ukraine’s Total Capitulation’