Russia's Afghan problem: The Russian Federation and the Afghanistan problem since 2001. OSW Study 38/2011
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2011

Russia is facing a difficult choice regarding its further policy towards the Afghan problem. It seems that Moscow has no coherent or consistent strategy. It is likely that the Russian ruling elite, like expert circles, is divided on this issue. In practice, the Russian authorities now seem to be simultaneously implementing elements of various strategies, thus trying to leave themselves the widest possible room for manoeuvre.