Russian Imperialism Revisited: From Disengageme, Domitilla-Sagramoso Pap..

Taylor & Francis

Russian Imperialism RevisitedFrom Disengagement to Hegemony\nAuthor(s): Domitilla Sagramoso\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032172989, 978-1032172989\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the nature of Russias relations with the former Soviet states (FSS), in particular with countries which formed the Commonwealth of Independent States, in order to assess whether there has been a resurgence of Russian imperialism since the collapse of the USSR.\n\nThe book sets out to determine whether Russian leaders have attempted to restore a sphere of influence over the former Soviet republics or whether Russias policies reflect a genuine desire to establish normal state-to-state relations with the new states. It adopts a comprehensive approach, analysing Russias policies towards the FSS across a broad range of areas: energy, trade and investment; military assistance, security provision and peacekeeping; conflict management, politi.