Russia's Foreign Policy: Change and Continuity in National Identity by Andrei P.

Description: Russia's Foreign Policy by Andrei P. Tsygankov Fully updated, this comprehensive text explores Russian international relations, comparing foreign policy formation under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Medvedev, and Putin. Drawing on an impressive mastery of both Russian and Western sources, Tsygankov shows how Moscows policies have shifted with each leaders vision of Russias national interests. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now fully updated and revised, this clear and comprehensive text explores the past thirty years of Soviet/Russian international relations, comparing foreign policy formation under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Medvedev, and Putin. Challenging conventional views of Moscows foreign policy, Andrei Tsygankov shows that definitions of national interest depend on visions of national identity and is rooted both in history and domestic politics. Yet the author also highlights the role of the external environment in affecting the balance of power among competing domestic groups. Drawing on both Russian and Western sources, Tsygankov shows how Moscows policies have shifted under different leaders visions of Russias national interests. He gives an overview of the ideas and pressures that motivated Russian foreign policy in six different periods: the Gorbachev era of the late 1980s, the liberal "Westernizers" era under Kozyrev in the early 1990s, the relatively hardline statist policy under Primakov, the more pragmatic course of limited cooperation under Putin and then Medvedev, and the assertive policy Putin has implemented since his return to power. Evaluating the successes and failures of Russias foreign policies, Tsygankov explains its many turns as Russias 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 Russias enduring quest for great-power status along with its desire for a special relationship with Western nations. Author Biography Andrei P. Tsygankov is professor of international relations and political science at San Francisco State University. Table of Contents List of Tables Note on the Transliteration Chronology of Key Foreign Policy Events, 1979-2018 Preface 1 Understanding Change and Continuity in Russias Foreign Policy 2 The Cold War Crisis and Soviet New Thinking, 1986-1991 3 The Post-Cold War Euphoria and Russias Liberal Westernism, 1991-1993 4 New Security Challenges and Great Power Balancing, 1994-1999 5 The World after September 11 and Pragmatic Cooperation, 2000-2005 6 U.S. Regime Change Strategy and Great Power Assertiveness, 2005-2008 7 Global Instability and Russias Vision of Modernization, 2008-2011 8 Western Pressures, Russias Assertiveness, and the "Turn to the East," 2012-20189 Conclusions and Lessons Further Reading Topics for Discussion or Simulation Index About the Author Review Russias Foreign Policy combines truly original scholarly analysis, strongly documented and updated coverage of events, and clear and effective writing. The result is arguably the best introductory treatment of Russian foreign policy available in English. -- Roger E. Kanet, University of Miami In this updated version of his textbook, Andrei Tsygankov, one of the foremost scholars of Russian politics, provides keen insights into the formation and fluctuation of Russias national interests and how they find expression in foreign policy. Tsygankov argues that Russias foreign policy identity has been shaped primarily by its relations with the West. Three major schools of thought-the Western, statist, and civilizationist-contend for dominance, with each rising or declining as circumstances change. Russia, over the past two decades, has developed and pursued seven `visions of national interests, from Mikhail Gorbachevs New Thinking and common European home to Vladimir Putins assertive state-civilization outlook and turn to the East. Thorough, readable, and informed by a keen understanding of Russian domestic politics, the fifth edition of Russias Foreign Policy will prove valuable to students and specialists alike. -- Charles E. Ziegler, University of Louisville This is the most well-balanced and comprehensive analysis of Soviet and Russian foreign policy today. It is unique in its excellent and extensive use of both Russian-language and non-Russian sources. Andrei Tsygankov shows us how Russian national identity under Putin has been increasingly defined by opposition to the West. -- Natasha Kuhrt, Kings College, London Long Description Now fully updated and revised, this clear and comprehensive text explores the past thirty years of Soviet/Russian international relations, comparing foreign policy formation under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Medvedev, and Putin. Challenging conventional views of Moscows foreign policy, Andrei Tsygankov shows that definitions of national interest depend on visions of national identity and is rooted both in history and domestic politics. Yet the author also highlights the role of the external environment in affecting the balance of power among competing domestic groups. Drawing on both Russian and Western sources, Tsygankov shows how Moscows policies have shifted under different leaders visions of Russias national interests. He gives an overview of the ideas and pressures that motivated Russian foreign policy in six different periods: the Gorbachev era of the late 1980s, the liberal "Westernizers" era under Kozyrev in the early 1990s, the relatively hardline statist policy under Primakov, the more pragmatic course of limited cooperation under Putin and then Medvedev, and the assertive policy Putin has implemented since his return to power. Evaluating the successes and failures of Russias foreign policies, Tsygankov explains its many turns as Russias 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 Russias enduring quest for great-power status along with its desire for a special relationship with Western nations. Review Quote Russias Foreign Policy combines truly original scholarly analysis, strongly documented and updated coverage of events, and clear and effective writing. The result is arguably the best introductory treatment of Russian foreign policy available in English. Feature Challenges conventional approaches to Russian foreign policy by taking a constructivist approach New Feature A comprehensive new chapter on Putins "turn to the East" and assertive relations with the West Details ISBN1538124068 Author Andrei P. Tsygankov Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2019 ISBN-10 1538124068 ISBN-13 9781538124062 Format Hardcover Subtitle Change and Continuity in National Identity Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 327.47 Pages 336 Publication Date 2019-02-12 Short Title Russias Foreign Policy Language English Edition 5th UK Release Date 2019-02-12 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield NZ Release Date 2019-02-12 US Release Date 2019-02-12 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Tables AU Release Date 2019-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:120128029;

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