Publication

This paper looks at the political, economic and strategic implications of Russia’s increased assertiveness in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for states in the region. The author first looks at Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, arguing that it shows Russia's desire to maintain a sphere of influence in the CEE region. She then examines what this means for states in the region, how they should design their relations with Moscow and how both NATO and EU could support their CEE member states in their efforts to deal with a more assertive Russia.