| Author (Person) | Massias, Jean-Pierre |
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| Publisher | French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) |
| Series Title | IFRI Policy Papers: Russie.Nei.Visions |
| Series Details | Number 15 |
| Publication Date | January 2007 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: In 1996, the Russian Federation joined the Council of Europe both in spite of and owing to its democratic failings. Accession was, in fact, seen as a step toward democratic conversion. Ten years an, as the Council is presided by Russia for the first time, an initial appraisal can be made using the following questions as guideline: to what extend has the Council of Europe influenced Russia, and to what extend has Russia - taking into account observed regressions - modified the current nature of the Council? |
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| Source Link |
https://www.ifri.org/en/publications/enotes/russieneivisions/russia-and-council-europe-ten-years-wasted
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia |
| International Organisations | Council of Europe [CoE] |
