Russian Foreign Policy Research and analysis regarding all aspects of Russia’s russian foreign policy policy. Russia’s foreign policy has in recent years become more assertive than it had been in the first two decades since independence. The Kremlin surprised many with its 2008 war in Georgia, its 2014 seizure of Crimea and intervention in eastern Ukraine, and its 2015 deployment of forces in the Syrian civil war.

First name This field is required. Last name This field is required. Enter the terms you wish to search for. Russia’s view of the modern world, as well as its goals and objectives are reflected in the Foreign Policy Concept adopted in 2016. It evaluates the global situation and analyses the processes unfolding in the world and its regions. The system of international relations is in transition as a new polycentric world order is taking root. We are witnessing the creation of a fundamentally new global model marked by growing competition in all spheres, including social and economic development and moral values.