Alexander Dunaev

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Alexander Dunaev (PhD History) is a research fellow at Center for Security & Development Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University.


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A Historical Interlocutor: How Willing is Italy to Support Russia?

Virtually all of Italy’s political forces want to increase cooperation with Russia. But the Kremlin would be unwise to read too much into this. Rome values preserving mutual understanding with the European Union and the United States over advocating for lifting sanctions. A positive relationship with Italy is an important asset for Russian foreign policy, but it isn’t a game-changer.

· March 19, 2018
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Why Spain Doesn’t Fear the “Russian Threat”

Spain is a member of both the EU and NATO, yet its stance on Russia remains surprisingly benevolent. Even rumors of Russian interference in the Catalan crisis have not changed this. Moscow’s ties with Madrid could provide a valuable foundation for future engagement with Europe.

· March 5, 2018