Russia Serbia Relations at the beginning of XXI Century
Russia Serbia Relations at the beginning of XXI Century
Contributor(s): Žarko Petrović (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics, Civil Society, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Inter-Ethnic Relations, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
Published by: ISAC - Centar za međunarodne i bezbednosne poslove
Keywords: Russia; Serbia; Kosovo; Western Balkans
Summary/Abstract: Towards the end of Kosovo status negotiations in 2007 and 2008 the Serbian political scene was filled with historically frequent, yet unusually intensive surge of enthusiasm towards Russia, its interests, priorities, and its Western Balkans policy. Praises of the modern day Russia and its internal political model became a common practice, which further led to a greater perception, among Serbian citizens, of Russia being a key political resource that Serbia could seriously rely upon. However, all these commendations, wishes and activities, were rather based on emotional and irrational grounds. They were formed by the historical closeness of the two peoples (defined by ethnicity, not by citizenship), and the common religious and cultural heritage, which were, according to this logic, easy to be transferred to the political level. Reasons for this increased enthusiasm naturally lay in the unresolved Kosovo status issue, but also in the rising number of economic and political problems. Russia has been perceived, as many times before in Serbian history, as a protector, with a sufficient political and economic capacity to help resolve Serbian problems. At the same time, scientific and rational arguments about Russia’s role and position were practically ignored, starting from the obvious (geographical distance), through more sophisticated ones (realistic interests and politics of Russia), to the completely theological (Russia’s vision of Serbia’s future and its social and political model) arguments.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-86-86383-12-9
- Page Count: 201
- Publication Year: 2010
- Language: English
HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF RUSSIA - SERBIA RELATIONS
HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF RUSSIA - SERBIA RELATIONS
(HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF RUSSIA - SERBIA RELATIONS)
- Author(s):Miroslav Jovanović, Alexey Timofeev, Žarko Petrović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
- Page Range:11-40
- No. of Pages:30
- Keywords:Russia; Serbia; EU; Kosovo
- Summary/Abstract:In late 2008 and in early 2009 heated debates were held in the Serbian public regarding the signing of the oil and gas arrangement with Russia and the sale of NIS . Similar, and slightly hysterical, debates were held in the spring of 2007, on the issue of a possible Russian veto in the UN Security Council on the future status of Kosovo. Those two events - with an entire series of other indicators - clearly testify to the fact that the Serbian public today is very focused on Russia, events related to Russia and the new yet historical Russian-Serbian relations.
Observations on Contemporary Russia
Observations on Contemporary Russia
(Observations on Contemporary Russia)
- Author(s):Miroslav Jovanović, Alexey Timofeev, Žarko Petrović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
- Page Range:41-79
- No. of Pages:39
- Keywords:Russia; Serbia; Kosovo
- Summary/Abstract:The economic crisis Russia now experiences is of a dual nature. It experiences a global crisis, and Russia’s own domestic economic crisis, which was catalyzed by the global one. The model of Russia’s economic development, based on extraction of natural resources, was coming to a logical end. Russia’s inability to keep its economy growing fast was just a matter of time. Although the political crisis and the consequent reformatting of Russia’s political system look inevitable, there will, probably, not be a massive social unrest which will lead to it. According to sociologists it takes about a year to convert job losses and the inability to keep up with habitual life styles into an organized political protest. System’s safety margin by this factor goes well beyond 2009, keeping in mind the essential financial reserves to provide certain social guaranties.
EURASIA SECURITY FRAMEWORK
EURASIA SECURITY FRAMEWORK
(EURASIA SECURITY FRAMEWORK)
- Author(s):Andrei Zagorski, Andrew Monaghan, Srđan Gligorijević, Žarko Petrović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Geopolitics
- Page Range:81-113
- No. of Pages:33
- Keywords:Russia; US, Serbia;
- Summary/Abstract:Two years after Putin’s tough “Munich strategy” was announced, its balance sheet remains extremely ambivalent. Those who believe that the hard ball policy has paid off, point out to the fact that Russia matters again in international politics and that the US and its European allies seek to re-engage Moscow, identify cooperative solutions to the issues of controversy, and ensure Russia’s cooperation on issues of common interest.
Russia’s Role in the Provision of Sustainable Energy Security in South Eastern Europe
Russia’s Role in the Provision of Sustainable Energy Security in South Eastern Europe
(Russia’s Role in the Provision of Sustainable Energy Security in South Eastern Europe)
- Author(s):Igor Tomberg, Pavel K. Baev, András Deák, Konstantin Michajlovič Simonov, Milan Simurdić, Zorana Z. Mihajlović Milanović, Anatoly Pomorcev
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
- Page Range:115-179
- No. of Pages:65
- Keywords:Russia; South Eastern Europe; Energy Security
- Summary/Abstract:2009 – the crisis year – brought about crucial changes in the established and seemingly successful picture of the oil market. The New Year “gas war” between Russia and Ukraine consolidated bad tradition, demonstrating the vulnerability of the present structure of the oil and gas market once again. There were no winners, everyone suffered: the supplier, the transporter and the consumers. Conclusions and assessments of the conflict, and its consequences, are, generally, diametrically opposed. This was reflected in the subsequent actions and statements of the players in the market. It seems generally considered that on the ‘gas front’ Russia is leading a war “against all”. This confrontation is not new; but if earlier it could be considered as “debatable”, now resentment towards the actions and positions of Moscow are reaching a kind of hysteria. Such a political context, alongside some recent events, certainly has an influence on the future of the energy security in Europe, especially considering dramatic changes in the oil and gas markets.
Russian Serbian Cooperation in the Field of Culture
Russian Serbian Cooperation in the Field of Culture
(Russian Serbian Cooperation in the Field of Culture)
- Author(s):Miroslav Jovanović, Goran Miloradović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
- Page Range:181-202
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:Serbia: Serbian-Russian relations; Russia
- Summary/Abstract:When we speak today about both present and past Serbian-Russian relations, we usually give priority to politics. However, the history of mutual relations shows that other connections were equally important, such as cultural, artistic, spiritual, religious and ecclesiastical ties between these two peoples (we could also include scientific connections, but it would require too much specific detail in a general overview such as this).
