The Russia-NATO ralations and the European security system in the context of the concepts of neorealism

The article gives the analysis of relations between NATO and Russia in context formation European security system post-bipolar period based on concepts defensive offensive realism, which largely clarify nature political crisis a return to rivalry for spheres influence post-Soviet space. Analyzing redistribution power international relations, author argues that countries United States should take into account historical characteristics location Russia, her national interests, strengthening positions, concern about problems at borders. On basis concept neorealism, conclusions are drawn growing uncertainty world politics. points out need West understand content Russia's foreign policy, proceeds from preferences realism search institutional mechanisms cooperation.