Getting It Wrong: Regional Cooperation and the Commonwealth of Independent States

The book examines the formation and subsequent failure of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It highlights the initial intentions behind the Belovezh Accords, aimed at fostering cooperation among former Soviet republics. However, the authors argue that the CIS has not achieved its goals of political coordination or economic integration, as the newly independent nations prioritized their sovereignty over collective governance. Insights from leading experts provide a thorough analysis of the challenges faced by the CIS.