European Union and the Russian Federation - questions

1. Why is the Russian Federation important to the EU and in international relations? Give as many reasons as possible.

2. What hopes and expectations were raised in the West by the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe?

3. What actually happened during the 1990s?

4. Compare trade between the West and Russia in the past with today.

5. Describe Russia’s economic and social evolution over the last 25 years.

6. What threats concerning nationalism and terrorism does Russia face?

7. Describe the progress on nuclear arms reductions. What treaties have been signed?

8. Why are the BRICS important for Russia?

9. What role has Vladimir Putin played in the evolution of the Russian state?

10. What happened in Georgia in 2008?

11. Describe Russia’s position on events in Libya, Syria and its criticism of the US and NATO.

12. What has happened in Ukraine since November 2013?

13. What has been the effect of recent events on Russia’s relations with the US, the EU and NATO?

14. The prospects for future relations between Russia and the West, in particular the EU.

     15. Donald Trump and relations with a) US NATO allies and b) Russia.