title: "Plural Peace" - Principles of a New Russia Policy
abstract: "Relations between Russia and the West have been in severe crisis since the annexation of the Crimea and there is a danger the situation could escalate. Was this crisis inevitable? The authors discuss explanations put forward by both sides for the current circumstances. To de-escalate the crisis, they are calling for a paradigm shift by the West and present the leitmotif for 'Plural Peace'. They show that recognising the normative other is a prerequisite for constructive coexistence and focus on