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Russian Foreign Policy

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Russian Foreign Policy

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Available on Apr 16 2026
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Description

Authored by a leading scholar, this new edition of Russian Foreign Policy provides a comprehensive and updated exploration of Russian policy in the 21st century.

Integrating both domestic and international perspectives, the text explores the historical development, key institutions and actors that shape Russia's global influence.

With fully revised content, including in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War and Russia-China relations, the book offers a thorough investigation of the principles and strategies driving Russia's actions on the global stage. Alongside this, the text introduces new theoretical frameworks and addresses emerging trends in international relations, such as cybersecurity, hybrid warfare, and the transformative impact of technology on diplomacy.

With the addition of case studies and online resources-including supplementary readings, quizzes, discussion prompts, and video lectures-this text is designed to guide students of Russian foreign policy and those taking broader comparative foreign policy courses. Russian Foreign Policy remains a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russia's dynamic foreign policy landscape.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Russia's Foreign Policy
2. The Evolution of Russian Foreign Policy
3. Institutions and Decision-Makers
4. Players and Processes
5. Principles and Strategies
6. Russian Policies toward Post-Soviet States
7. Russia's Policies toward the United States
8. Russia's Policies toward Europe and the European Union
9. Russia's Policies toward China
10. The Southern Direction of Russian Foreign Policy
11. Russian Policy in Various Regions
12. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Apr 16 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 2nd
Extent 312
ISBN 9781350531895
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Eric Shiraev

Eric Shiraev is Professor and Researcher at George…

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