The foreign policy of Russia: changing systems, enduring interests. (Sixth edition)

This text traces the lineage and development of Russian foreign policy with the insight that comes from a historical perspective.

Now fully updated, the sixth edition incorporates new coverage of issues including relations with the major powers and with other post-communist states, with an emphasis on tensions with the U.S. and engagement with Ukraine, Crimea, and Syria. International security issues including arms control, sanctions, and intervention continue to grow in importance.

Domestic and regional issues related to natural resource politics, human rights, Islamism and terrorism also persist.