Russia's Foreign Policy

This book focuses on Russia’s distinct concepts of the national interest and attempts to cooperate and compete with the West. It explains foreign policy by changes in Russia’s identity and interaction with the Western powers. It also evaluates Russia’s international accomplishments and losses, and it draws lessons for policy makers.

Andrei P. Tsygankov

Contents Tables Note on the Transliteration Chronology of Key Foreign Policy Events, 1985-2022 Preface 1 Understanding Change and Continuity in Russia's Foreign Policy 2 The Cold War Crisis and Soviet New Thinking, 1985-1991 3 The Post-Soviet Decline and Attempts at Cooperation, 1991-2004 4 Recovery and Assertiveness, 2005-2019 5 From Assertiveness to Isolation? 2019-2022 6 Conclusions and Lessons Further Reading Essay Questions Topics for Discussion or Simulation Index About the Author