The Laocoon Lesson: The Kosovo War and Russian Opposition to NATO Expansion

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Brief Overview

This paper examines how the Kosovo War influenced Putin's grand strategy. It argues that the conflict created deep mistrust of NATO and the West, prompting Russia to oppose NATO expansion and view Western interventions as threats to its influence.

Author

• Mehmet Cagatay Guler, Bilkent University