EU-Russia relations. Constructive Dialogue or Balance of Power?

This Research explores the diplomatic and geopolitical dimensions of EU-Russia relations, examining the evolution of bilateral relations, strategic dialogue and competing foreign policy in the post-Soviet era.Through the lens of French-Russian and German-Russian relations, it analyses the interaction between national and economic interests, Diplomacy and Great-Power politics. Drawing on international relations theory and key developments, including the 2014 annexation of Crimea and Nord Stream 2, the study analyses the challenges of foreign policy and weights the challenges and limits of Diplomatic, economic and a benefitial political cooperation.