Vladimir Putin ordered the government of Russia to start negotiations with Armenia on establishing a joint regional air defense system in the Caucasus region of collective security. It’s goal would be containment of NATO — including Turkey and the Alliance’s aspirant Georgia. (PDF) Armen Grigoryan
The renewal of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), published on 18 November, is analysed in wider context. It is stressed that while reaffirming commitment to the goals to foster stability, security and prosperity, the recent ENP review introduces a potential juncture point in terms of the pragmatic flexibility, re-prioritization and geographical scope. (PDF) Zuzana Novakova
Situation in the field of national security and defense of Belarus is analyzed as of October 2015, including the Minsk position on the establishing of a Russian military air base; the results of the meeting of the the Board of State Military and Industrial Committee of Belarus; the situation in the military-industrial complex; and international cooperation in the field of security and defense. (PDF) Andrei Porotnikov
Situation in the field of economic security of Belarus is analyzed as of October 2015, including the risks of financial instability and economic slowdown, as well as the risks to the economic independence of the country. (PDF) Pavel Kirkovsky
The process of SDSR in Ukraine is characterized by own special features related to obtaining practical experience, both positive and negative one, in addressing current threats and challenges to the national security. The above experience requires urgent consideration in the common practice of SDSR, including in other East European countries being in the area of immediate interests of the Kremlin. This paper was presented at the 9th International Scientific Conference “Secure Slovakia in the Euro-Atlantic Region” held in Kosice, Slovak Republic, 12-13 November 2015. (PDF) Oleksandr Tytarchuk
The “Law and Justice” coming to power in Poland opens up new opportunities for Ukraine, and creates certain risks in the same time. When shaping relations with new Polish authorities, Kyiv should premise, above all, on the concurring long-term geopolitical interests both in the international and in regional arenas. The task for diplomats is to prevent the minor controversies from taking precedence over the core interests, and to resist the third parties’ efforts from affecting the development of partnership relations between Ukraine and Poland. (PDF) Maksym Khylko
