The United States’ Northern Dimension? Prospects for a U.S.-Russian Cooperative Agenda in Northern Europe

The recent terrorist attacks against the United States and the dramatic developments in the Middle East have diverted public attention from other regions where dynamic and impressive changes are occurring, including in Northern Europe. Although the European Union is a key actor in this part of the world (and a natural partner for Russia) the United States also has an important role to play. This memo will identify areas where the United States and Russia could potentially cooperate and determine how they can contribute to creating a zone of stability, security and prosperity in the region. […]

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