A few considerations concerning the foreign policy of Russia during the presidential mandate of Vladimir Putin (1999-2008) Cover Image

Câteva consideraţii privind politica externă a Rusiei în timpul lui Vladimir Putin (1999-2008)
A few considerations concerning the foreign policy of Russia during the presidential mandate of Vladimir Putin (1999-2008)

Author(s): Alexandru Covrig
Subject(s): History
Published by: Universitatea »Dunarea de Jos« din Galati -Facultatea de Istorie, Teologie și Filosofie
Keywords: Russia; strategic partnership; China; NATO; USA; foreign policy; military cooperation; terrorism.

Summary/Abstract: After he became president of the Russian Federation in 1999, Vladimir Putin attempted to restore Russia’s influence in the world. During this period, Russian energy resources (oil and gas) became a weapon in the country’s foreign policy. By means of her resources, Russia can control economically the countries of Europe and Central Asia. Vladimir Putin started a war against terrorism after 9/11. Russia is a partner in the war against international terrorism, together with NATO and the USA. NATO and Russia cooperate in the war against terrorism, in the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and in other military aspects. Russia also established a strategic partnership with China, and the two countries collaborate in the military and economic fields.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 5+6
  • Page Range: 87-97
  • Page Count: 1
  • Language: Romanian