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The Russian Orthodox Church and Russia’s Foreign Policy Vectors

Contemporary Russia has a set of overlapping and sometimes contradictory foreign policies. Nikolas K. Gvosdev discusses the role the Russian Orthodox Church plays in Russia's foreign policy process.

Date & Time

Tuesday
Oct. 15, 2013
12:00pm – 1:00pm ET

Location

6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

Contemporary Russia has a set of overlapping and sometimes contradictory foreign policies. As the Kremlin navigates between competing vectors, what role does the Russian Orthodox Church play in the debate over foreign affairs? Does the Church have preferred options and priorities for Russia's foreign relations? How does the Church convey its foreign policy preferences--and what influence does it have on the process?

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Nikolas K. Gvosdev

Nikolas K. Gvosdev

Professor of National Security Affairs, U.S. Naval War College
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Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier U.S. center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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