Russia's Foreign Policy

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The book offers a detailed examination of Soviet and Russian international relations over the past thirty years, focusing on the foreign policy developments under leaders like Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Medvedev, and Putin. It challenges traditional perspectives by linking national interest to national identity, shaped by historical and domestic factors. Additionally, it emphasizes how external influences impact the dynamics among various domestic factions, providing a nuanced understanding of the interplay between internal and external forces in shaping foreign policy.