Russian Foreign Policy Under Dmitry Medvedev 2008 2012

Author : Valerie Pacer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317373063

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Russian Foreign Policy under Dmitry Medvedev, 2008-2012 by Valerie Pacer Pdf

Although the presidency of Dmitry Medvedev is often seen as a continuation of Vladimir Putin’s presidency, with the same policies applied in the same way, this book disagrees, arguing that Medvedev’s foreign policy was significantly different from Putin’s. The book considers especially the relationship between Russia and the Euro-Atlantic security configuration, including both NATO and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a relationship of great importance to Russia, given constant attention. It discusses a wide variety of issues, including "frozen conflicts", security co-operation and nuclear weapons reductions, highlights the different tone and approach under Medvedev, exemplified especially by his draft European Security Treaty, and shows how after Putin’s return to the presidency there has been a shift in foreign policy, with much great emphasis on influencing Russia’s immediate neighbours and on Eurasian union, and less emphasis on rapprochement and co-operation.

Author : Andrei P. Tsygankov
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442220003

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Russia's Foreign Policy by Andrei P. Tsygankov Pdf

Now fully updated and revised, this clear and comprehensive text explores the past quarter-century of Soviet/Russian international relations, comparing foreign policy formation under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Putin, and Medvedev. Drawing on an impressive mastery of both Russian and Western sources, Andrei P. Tsygankov shows how Moscow s policies have shifted with each leader s vision of Russia s national interests. He evaluates the successes and failures of Russia s foreign policies, explaining its many turns as Russia s identity and interaction with the West have evolved. The book concludes with reflections on the emergence of the post-Western world and the challenges it presents to Russia s enduring quest for great-power status along with its desire for a special relationship with Western nations."

Author : J. L. Black
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317669548

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The Russian Presidency of Dmitry Medvedev, 2008-2012 by J. L. Black Pdf

The term "tandem" was used to describe the Putin-Medvedev combination which ruled Russia from 2008 to 2012, when Medvedev was president and Putin prime minister. Many people saw Putin as the real wielder of power, with Medvedev as his puppet. Others, however, saw Medvedev as a visionary, someone who envisioned large scale schemes - even though these schemes have not yet come to fruition. At the same time, many in the West regarded Medvedev favourably, and gave him credit for raising expectations among both the elite and the middle classes in Russia in such a way as to make it difficult for the Russian state to return to its old ways. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the Medvedev presidency, covering all areas including politics, the economy, international relations and social developments. The author concludes that it is still too early to assess Medvedev's achievements definitively.

Author : Stephen J. Blank,Strategic Studies Institute,U.S. Army War College
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781304056573

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Perspectives on Russian Foreign Policy (Enlarged Edition) by Stephen J. Blank,Strategic Studies Institute,U.S. Army War College Pdf

Author : Andrei Melville,Andre? I?Ur?evich Mel?vil?,Tat?i?a?na Shakleina
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9637326170

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Russian Foreign Policy in Transition by Andrei Melville,Andre? I?Ur?evich Mel?vil?,Tat?i?a?na Shakleina Pdf

Russian international relations has undergone profound changes in the last fifteen years that have effected both the Russian view of the world and the outside perspective of the Russian Federation. These changes will undoubtedly play an integral part of Russian foreign relations for years to come. And yet the question remains, how has Russian influence adapted to the post-Soviet world order? In this critical analysis, Andrei Melville sheds light on the complexities of Russian foreign policy from 1991 to 2004. Divided into three parts, the book presents official translated documents in the first section that outline, among other things, the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the military doctrine of the Russian Federation, and the agreement on security and cooperation between NATO and Russia. These documents are an essential first step in understanding the shape and context of Russian foreign policy from the demise of the Soviet Union up to the present. The second section of the book is composed of official statements from Russia leaders who are seeking to define the next generation of Russian international relations. Among the statements is Vladimir Putin's illuminating essay on Russia at the turn of the century. It is here where Putin defines the Russian policy of a strong state, efficient economy, and social solidarity. In addition, former Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov provides a statement on the hopes and obstacles for international relations in the 21st century. The authors of the remaining three papers have also served as Prime Ministers or foreign ministers in the Russian government during the past decade. The final section of the book is composed ofanalysis from scholars and Russian foreign policy experts. The analysis addresses a wide range of topics from the crisis in Kosovo to Russian-Chinese relations. Here, the official documents, statements, and policies of the Russian Federation are cast in a different light, bringing to surface the tough questions, the challenges, and the promises that face Russian foreign policy in the future. Putin's "new course" or "foreign policy therapy" is analyzed by specialists who observe their subject at short range.

Author : Jeffrey Mankoff
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442208261

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Russian Foreign Policy by Jeffrey Mankoff Pdf

Now thoroughly updated, this widely praised book provides a thoughtful and balanced examination of the development of Russian foreign policy since the end of the Cold War. This edition also places developments of the past two decades into the broader sweep of Russian history. Jeffrey Mankoff argues that Russia's more assertive behavior since Vladimir Putin became president in 2000 has resulted from both a deep-seated consensus among its elite about Russia's identity and interests as well as a favorable convergence of events—including the persistence of high energy prices and the check on U.S. power resulting from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because these factors are the result of long-term trends, the author argues that there is little reason to expect that the election of Dmitry Medvedev will fundamentally alter Russian foreign policy behavior. Presenting an evenhanded treatment of controversial issues, Mankoff analyzes Russia's interactions with major global actors, including the United States, the European Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and China. Despite Moscow's often-harsh rhetoric and the deployment of Russian forces against Georgia in 2008, the author convincingly demonstrates that there is little reason to fear a return to a Cold War-like standoff with the West. Instead, he argues, today's Russia is more interested in restoring what its leaders consider to be its rightful place among the world's major powers rather than in directly challenging the West. Thoroughly researched and knowledgeable, this book will be invaluable for all readers interested in Russia.

Author : Marcel De Haas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136990328

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Russia's Foreign Security Policy in the 21st Century by Marcel De Haas Pdf

This book examines Russia’s external security policy under the presidencies of Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev and beyond. The Russian Federation has developed from a neglected regional power into a self-declared resurgent superpower. Russia’s background in the former Soviet Union as well as close ties with the upcoming new powers of China and India served as spring-boards towards regaining an influential status in the world. Simultaneously, Moscow developed an assertive policy towards the West and unwilling neighbours, culminating in August 2008 in an armed conflict with Georgia. Reviewing this decade of Russian international security policy, this work analyses security documents, military reforms and policy actions towards friends and foes, such as the USA and NATO, to provide an assessment of the future security stance of the Kremlin. This book will be of much interest to students of Russian politics and foreign policy, European politics and Security Studies and IR in general.

Author : D. Cadier,M. Light
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137468888

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Russia's Foreign Policy by D. Cadier,M. Light Pdf

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.

Author : Olga Oliker
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780833046079

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Russian Foreign Policy by Olga Oliker Pdf

As Russia's economy has grown, so have the country's global involvement and influence, which often take forms that the United States neither expects nor likes. The authors assess Russia's strategic interests and goals, examining the country's domestic policies, economic development, security goals, and worldview. They assess implications for U.S. interests and present ways that Washington could work to improve its relations with Moscow.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : International organization
ISBN : OSU:32435085457406

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Perspectives on Russian Foreign Policy by Anonim Pdf

"These chapters aimed at analyzing not just the day to day diplomacy, but some of the deeper structures of Russian foreign policy, both their material basis in actual policy and the cognitive structures or mentality that underlies it."--P. v.

Author : Nikolas K. Gvosdev,Christopher Marsh
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483322087

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Russian Foreign Policy by Nikolas K. Gvosdev,Christopher Marsh Pdf

In a truly contemporary analysis of Moscow's relations with its neighbors and other strategic international actors, Nikolas K. Gvosdev and Christopher Marsh use a comprehensive vectors approach, dividing the world into eight geographic zones. Each vector chapter looks at the dynamics of key bilateral relationships while highlighting major topical issues—oil and energy, defense policy, economic policy, the role of international institutions, and the impact of major interest groups or influencers—demonstrating that Russia formulates multiple, sometimes contrasting, foreign policies. Providing rich historical context as well as exposure to the scholarly literature, Russian Foreign Policy: Interests, Vectors, and Sectors offers an incisive look at how and why Russia partners with some states while it counter-balances others.

Author : J. L. Black
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1315769476

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The Russian Presidency of Dmitry Medvedev, 2008-2012 by J. L. Black Pdf

The term "tandem" was used to describe the Putin-Medvedev combination which ruled Russia from 2008 to 2012, when Medvedev was president and Putin prime minister. Many people saw Putin as the real wielder of power, with Medvedev as his puppet. Others, however, saw Medvedev as a visionary, someone who envisioned large scale schemes - even though these schemes have not yet come to fruition. At the same time, many in the West regarded Medvedev favourably, and gave him credit for raising expectations among both the elite and the middle classes in Russia in such a way as to make it difficult for the Russian state to return to its old ways. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the Medvedev presidency, covering all areas including politics, the economy, international relations and social developments. The author concludes that it is still too early to assess Medvedev's achievements definitively.

Author : Christian Thorun
Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131679040

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Explaining Change in Russian Foreign Policy by Christian Thorun Pdf

"This book takes stock and asks what patterns have emerged from 1992 to 2007. It argues that only by focusing both on external constraints and changes in the Russian leadership's foreign policy thinking can we explain major facets of Russia's conduct." "In analysing Russian foreign policy the book develops an original analytical framework for foreign policy analysis, illustrates the evolution of the Russian leadership's foreign policy discourse, and unravels major threads in Russia's conduct in three case studies. The case studies encompass Moscow's approaches towards NATO and its enlargement, its responses to the Balkan crises, and its reaction to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Andrei P. Tsygankov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134994236

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Routledge Handbook of Russian Foreign Policy by Andrei P. Tsygankov Pdf

Providing a comprehensive overview of Russia’s foreign policy directions, this handbook brings together an international team of scholars to develop a complex treatment of Russia’s foreign policy. The chapters draw from numerous theoretical traditions by incorporating ideas of domestic institutions, considerations of national security and international recognition as sources of the nation’s foreign policy. Covering critically important subjects such as Russia’s military interventions in Ukraine and Syria, the handbook is divided into four key parts: Part I explores the social and material conditions in which Russia’s foreign policy is formed and implemented. Part II investigates tools and actors that participate in policy making including diplomacy, military, media, and others. Part III provides an overview of Russia’s directions towards the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Eurasia, and the Arctic. Part IV addresses the issue of Russia’s participation in global governance and multiple international organizations, as well as the Kremlin’s efforts to build new organizations and formats that suit Russia’s objectives. The Routledge Handbook of Russian Foreign Policy is an invaluable resource to students and scholars of Russian Politics and International Relations, as well as World Politics more generally.

Author : Alexander V. Kozhemiakin,Roger E. Kanet
Publisher : Springer
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349254408

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The Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation by Alexander V. Kozhemiakin,Roger E. Kanet Pdf

Providing a current assessment of the major developments in Russian foreign policy since the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991, the book begins with an examination of the emerging trends in Russian policy and the impact of domestic political and economic factors on Russian policy. Succeeding chapters outline the development of Russian policy in the major geographic regions of the world: the new states of the 'near abroad', Central Europe and the Balkans, the West, Asia, the Middle East, and the developing countries.