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Summary:

This three-part case study describes the complex negotiations over Russian troop withdrawals largely from the Baltic perspective, drawing on the recollections of Estonia’s foreign minister. Part A describes the early agreement between Russia and Lithuania and recounts how Russian relations with Latvia and Estonia deteriorated through 1992-1993, culminating in a breakdown in negotiations in early 1994. Part B details the involvement of the United States and other Western powers in the discussions leading to the Russia-Latvia agreement, and describes Estonia’s unsuccessful effort to get a similar deal. Part C briefly describes the climactic Russian Estonian meeting that resolved the issue once and for all. This case study illustrates the dilemma faced by a small, newly independent state as it seeks negotiating advantage against a large and powerful neighbor; demonstrates the unpredictability of diplomacy conducted at the highest levels; describes the advantages and drawbacks of the involvement of outside powers, especially the role of a superpower (the United States) in post-Cold War mediation efforts; and spotlights how states manage contradictory interests. It can be paired with “From Russia to Kaliningrad: The Case of Russian Transit Rights Through Lithuania” (Case Study 230) and “After the Empire: Estonia and Russia Negotiate Borders and Citizenship” (Case Study 251) withdrawals largely from the Baltic perspective, drawing on the recollections of Estonia’s foreign minister. Part A describes the early agreement between Russia and Lithuania and recounts how Russian relations with Latvia and Estonia deteriorated through 1992-1993, culminating in a breakdown in negotiations in early 1994. Part B details the involvement of the United States and other Western powers in the discussions leading to the Russia-Latvia agreement, and describes Estonia’s unsuccessful effort to get a similar deal. Part C briefly describes the climactic Russian Estonian meeting that resolved the issue once and for all.

Author/Creator:

Beyrle, John R., 1954- , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Main Work:

The long good-bye: the withdrawal of Russian military forces from the Baltic States [by Beyrle, J.R.]

Related Series:

ISD case study program; Case 231

Subjects:

Russia (Federation) — Armed Forces — Baltic States

Russia (Federation) — Military relations — Baltic States

Baltic States — Military relations — Russia (Federation)

Russia (Federation) Vooruzhennye sily

Military relations

Baltic States

Russia (Federation)

Genres:

Case studies

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed August 10, 2018).
Includes bibliographical references.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages).

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

UA778.B36 B497 1996

ISBNs:

1569273715 (print) [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

1063920753

Other Control Numbers:

3966388 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP3966388/bord