Russia's Foreign Policy: Ideas, Domestic Politics and External Relations

by D. Cadier (Editor), M. Light (Editor)

Overview

This edited volume analyses the evolution and main determinants of Russia's foreign policy choices. Containing contributions by renowned specialists on the topic, the study sheds light on some of the new trends that have characterised Russia's foreign policy since the beginning of Vladimir Putin's third presidential term.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349691609
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/23/2016
Series:	Palgrave Studies in International Relations
Edition description:	1st ed. 2015
Pages:	245
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ian Bond, Centre for European Reform, UK Fiona Hill, Brookings Institution, USA Andrew C. Kuchins, CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program, USA Natasha Kuhrt, King's College London, UK Tomila Lankina, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK Andrey Makarychev, University of Tartu, Estonia Marie Mendras, Sciences Po, France Kinga Niemczyk, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK Richard Sakwa, University of Kent, UK Dmitri V. Trenin, Carnegie Moscow Center, USA Alexandra Yatsyk, University of Kazan, Russia

Table of Contents

Introduction; Margot Light and David Cadier PART I: PERCEPTIONS AND IDEAS IN RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY 1. Russian Foreign Policy Themes In Official Documents And Speeches: Tracing Continuity And Change; Margot Light 2. Russian Foreign Policy As Exercise In Nation-Building; Dimitri Trenin 3. How Vladimir Putin's Worldview Shapes Russian Foreign Policy; Fiona Hill PART II: DOMESTIC POLITICS 4. Dualism At Home And Abroad: Russian Foreign Policy Neo-Revisionism And Bicontinentalism; Richard Sakwa 5. The Rising Cost Of Russia's Authoritarian Foreign Policy; Marie Mendras 6. Russia's Foreign Policy And Soft Power; Tomila Lankina And Kinga Niemczyk PART III: EXTERNAL RELATIONS 7. Mismatched Partners: US-Russia Relations After The Cold War; Andrew Kuchins 8. Refracting Europe: Biopolitical Conservatism And Art Protest In Putin's Russia; Andrey Makarychev And Alexandra Yatsyk 9. Policies Towards The Post-Soviet Space: The Eurasian Economic Union As An Attempt To Develop Russia's Structural Power?;David Cadier 10. Russia And Asia-Pacific: Diversification Or Sinocentrism?; Natasha Kuhrt 11. Russia In International Organisations: The Shift From Defence To Offence; Ian Bond Conclusion: Foreign Policy As The Continuation Of Domestic Politics By Other Means; David Cadier And Margot Light

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'Russian foreign policy has always mattered. And with the crisis in eastern Ukraine, it matters more than ever. This is an unusually timely collection: particularly welcome is the way in which it goes beyond a comprehensive account of recent developments to offer a range of interpretations and perspectives, including those of Russians themselves. It deserves the widest possible readership.' Stephen White, University of Glasgow, UK

'This edited volume is the right book at the right time and by the right people. Linking the internal and external aspects of Russian foreign policy, the book gives a comprehensive and lucid account of the actors and factors behind Russia's emergence as a more assertive actor in Europe.' Hiski Haukkala, University of Tempere, Finland

'A compact and thoughtful compendium that integrates the Russian mindset with the role of domestic politics, and then examines key Russian relationships with the United States, Europe and Eurasia, and the Asia-Pacific. These days understanding who, what, and why Russia is as it is is not easy. This book makes it easier.' Robert Legvold, Columbia University

Editorial Reviews

The first two parts of the book look at the ideas and perceptions and internal politics behind Russia’s foreign policy, while the third and final part examines particular areas of foreign policy. … the book deserves to be read not only by students of Russia but also by anyone interested in European and Asian security.” (Peter J. S. Duncan, SEER - Slavonic and East European Review, Vol. 94 (4), October, 2016)

“The book is illuminating on the role of nationalism and conservatism as ideas influencing the interwoven domestic and foreign policy domains. … The book’s main argument, that Russia’s foreign policy is the continuation of domestic politics by other means, is presented persuasively and with a wealth of evidence in its support. … It is a strong voice in a general discussion on the relationship between foreign and domestic policy. … The outcome is definitely rewarding.” (Katarzyna Kaczmarska, Europe-Asia Studies, Vol. 68 (9), 2016)

“The book is definitely worth a careful read because the identified worrisome trends toward scoring points by pro-active and bold foreign policy moves for strengthening the grasp on power by the regime that cannot any more rely on distributing petro-revenues have since accelerated – and are approaching a breaking point.” (Pavel K Baev, Journal of Peace Research, November 26, 2015)

“David Cadier and Margot Light’s edited volume insightfully charts the influence of domestic and external factors on Russia’s foreign policy and its actions in Ukraine. … Russia’s foreign policy is invaluable reading for all those interested in Russian foreign policy and its recent evolution.” (Cristian Nitoiu, International Affairs, Vol. 91 (5), 2015)

From the Publisher