Russia in Global Affairs

One of the many difficulties in relations between the European Union and Russia is that Russian policymakers see their own state as meriting, by its size, resources, history and location, a right to be consulted on EU policies and not treated simply as one of many neighbors or potential members. When so much of the business between the two entities is to do with energy, closer consultation on policies in precisely that sphere makes sense. That should work both ways: over Russian policies as well as EU policies.