NEWSLINK: Russia and the G8: Increased Prominence in International Affairs

[“Russia and the G8: Increased Prominence in International Affairs” – Valdai Discussion Club – Andrew Monaghan – February 18, 2014 – valdaiclub.com/russia_and_the_world/66904.html]

Andrew Monaghan, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, assesses Russia’s role and position on the world stage, as they follow up the Sochi Olympics by hosting the G8 summit in several months:

Some suggest that Russia is in long-term decline, others that it is resurgent. Undeniably, however, it has been very active and visible over the last eighteen months, taking a prominent role, for instance, in the Syrian crisis and by hosting the Winter Olympics. Hosting the G8 summit in Sochi in June will ensure that the spotlight of international attention will remain on Russia beyond the end of the games.

Vladimir Putin has announced an agenda that provides the chance for ‘frank and substantive’ discussions. The topics for debate include many that are indeed problems common to all members of the G8 and beyond – resolution of conflicts, counter terrorism, the fight against drugs and the management of disasters … [with] the motto – ‘Risk management for sustainable growth in a safe world’  …

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