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The sources of Russian foreign policy after the Cold War
In this timely and pathbreaking volume, scholars in comparative politics and international relations build upon earlier theoretical work on the interaction of domestic and international systems, applying it innovatively to the study of post-Soviet Russian policy and conduct. Individual chapters focus on regime type, leadership politics, interest-group politics, nationalism as ideology, international conflict and threat, and international economic opportunities and constraints. The complex interplay between domestic and international factors is highlighted.Exploring both the origins and the outcomes of Russian policy and behavior, this book provides a telling measure of the direction and significance of political change since 1991.
US scholars of comparative politics and international relations explore the origins and outcomes of post-Soviet Russian foreign policy and behavior. They discuss such factors as the interplay between domestic and foreign policy, democratization, nationalism and national identity, defense industrialists, the energy sector, leadership, and institutions. Case studies of Estonia and Uzbekistan are also presented. The nine essays were presented in a 1993-94 lecture series at Harvard University and to the International Studies Association in Washington, DC, in 1994. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)