Russia: Great Power, Weakened State

Thirty years after the Soviet Union's collapse, Russia faces numerous ghosts, including demographic and economic decline, vulnerability to external intervention, and its identity as a "besieged fortress." This book provides an overview of Russia's fears and challenges, which can help the American public understand its foreign policy and its impact on US policy and security.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Thirty years after the end of the Soviet Union, Russia faces numerous ghosts that haunt its elites, society, and economy. These include concerns over demographic and economic decline, vulnerability to external intervention, and the notion of Russia as a "besieged fortress." Faced with a victorious West and a dynamic China, Russia constantly questions its identity and the role of bridging East and West. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's fears and challenges, which can help the American public understand how Russia deals with its own issues and how this influences its foreign policy, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. This understanding is crucial for understanding Russia's international stance and its impact on US policy and security.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 237 x 158 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538174784
Edition number: Second Edition