| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 81 pages) : color illustrations, color map |
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Research report ; RR-1305-A |
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Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1305-A.
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| Contents |
Preface- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Military Vulnerabilities: Russian Doctrine and Capabilities -- Possible Scenarios in the Baltics -- Sweden and Finland -- U.S. and European Responses -- Conclusion -- 3. Trade and Financial Vulnerabilities: Foreign Trade -- Foreign Direct and Portfolio Investment -- Conclusion -- 4. European Energy Vulnerabilities: Crude Oil and Refined Products -- Natural Gas -- Other Energy Sources and Products -- Western Energy Companies and Russia -- Conclusion -- 5. Political Vulnerabilities: Minority Issues -- Russian Links with European Populist and Extremist Parties -- Could Pro-Russian Parties Influence EU Policy? -- The Challenge of Maintaining European Unity on Russia Policy -- Conclusion -- 6. Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
"In the wake of Russia's annexation of Crimea and continued aggression in eastern Ukraine, the rest of Europe has been forced to reassess its approach to a regional security environment previously thought to be stable and relatively benign. This report analyzes the vulnerability of European states to various possible forms of Russian influence, pressure, and intimidation and examines four areas of potential European vulnerability: military, trade and investment, energy, and politics. We find that European countries differ widely in their vulnerability to possible Russian actions. Whereas the states in southern or western parts of Europe have some economic vulnerability, Northern and Central European states have greater exposure to Russian actions due to their proximity to Russia, their history of recent domination by the Soviet Union, and, in some cases, the continuing legacies of the Soviet empire. Energy represents a lesser source of vulnerability for Europe than is generally perceived. If Russia were to halt oil exports to Europe, Europe could easily import oil from other suppliers. European countries could also find alternative measures if Russia were to interrupt flows of gas, although a few smaller economies would be less resilient than larger ones. Finally, Russia could try to exploit the political vulnerabilities of a number of countries, from Russian minorities issues in the Baltic states to the rise of populist parties in the rest of Europe"--Publisher's description |
| Notes |
"January 18, 2017"--Table of contents page |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-81) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (RAND, viewed January 23, 2017) |
| Subject |
National security -- European Union countries
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Energy security -- European Union countries
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Economic security -- European Union countries
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Security, International -- 21st century
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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Diplomatic relations
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Economic security
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Energy security
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National security
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Security, International
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Strategic aspects of individual places
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| SUBJECT |
European Union countries -- Strategic aspects
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Russia (Federation) -- Strategic aspects
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European Union countries -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation) -- 21st century
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Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- European Union countries -- 21st century
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| Subject |
European Union countries
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Russia (Federation)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Arroyo Center, publisher, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9780833093066 |
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0833093061 |
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9780833094117 |
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0833094114 |
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