Matthew Rojansky
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Russia and World Politics
While President Putin may be in a fight for legitimacy at home, Russian foreign policy still benefits from a large consensus.
Source: FM4 ORF Austrian Radio

Russia has a starkly different reading of recent developments in the Middle East, Rojansky said. This reading is in many ways a result of skepticism tempered by Russia’s experience in their own North Caucasus. Russians across the political spectrum agree that their knowledge of Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, and separatism should be valued, Rojansky continued. Russia’s position creates a challenge for the United States, since Moscow still has significant capabilities for conflict resolution. If relations with Russia are neglected, Rojansky warned that the United States may find itself missing a valuable partner for the resolution of global problems.
About the Author
Former Deputy Director, Russia and Eurasia Program
Rojansky, formerly executive director of the Partnership for a Secure America, is an expert on U.S. and Russian national security and nuclear-weapon policies.
- An Opportunity for Ambition: Ukraine’s OSCE ChairmanshipPaper
- Presiding Over the OSCE: Challenges and OpportunitiesIn The Media
Matthew Rojansky
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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