Antonov, M.V. Infl uence of Russia on the system of collective security in the NIC: problems and perspectives.

Abstract: This article is devoted to the interaction between the Russian Federation and the NIC states in the sphere of military and political cooperation. CSTO being the key instrument of stability and peace on the post-Soviet territory. The article shows the aspects of strategic roles of the CSTO within the system of national security of the Russian Federation in complicated and unclear military and political situation in the post-Soviet territory.

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