All three of Russia’s Arms Control and Nuclear Non-proliferation objectives have been addressed in the Deauville Communiqué. The leaders have agreed to extend Global Partnership beyond 2012, work together on coordinating possible projects, and to expand membership of the Partnership. The G8 have agreed to hold a conference in 2012 on a zone free of [...]
All three of Russia’s regional security objectives have been addressed in the Deauville Communiqué. Russia, along with its counterparts, will continue to promote “stable, peaceful and sovereign Afghanistan…based on the principle of non-intervention.” Additionally, Russia along with other G8 members have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to eradicate terrorism and that the path to [...]
The Deauville Communiqué released on 27 May 2011 has addressed issues that are fully in line with Russia’s technology and innovation objectives. Section “II. Internet” of the Communiqué outlines the “multi-stakeholder model on Internet governance” and sets out an action plan that leaders has committed to. The plan called for increase investment in the Internet, [...]
Prospects Russia is expected to have its energy security objectives partially fulfilled at the Deauville Summit. Energy security remains a highly politicized topic in the G8. The new EU internal market legislation poses a concern for Russia’s energy monopolistic market power and Russia will look to pursue regional and bilateral relations in order to protect [...]
In light of recent foreign ministers meeting on 30 April 2011in Berlin, Russia is expected to find support on its non-proliferation and arms control objectives. The G8 members are expected to support the new START Treaty ratification and to prolong the Global Partnership past 2012. Regarding the nuclear programs of Iran, Russia, along with China, [...]
