Carnegie Moscow Center
As the Russia-Georgia ceasefire agreement takes shape, the consequences of the crisis for both countries are just now being explored. For Russia the possibility of territorial gain raises new challenges in its relations not just with NATO countries but with neighboring CIS and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) states as well.
Disarmament cooperation between Russia and the U.S. has stalled. Negotiations must be renewed, for inaction could revive an arms race.
At first glance, Russia's current position on the Iranian nuclear crisis is quite controversial.