Russia's vision of itself has largely coalesced around that of a unique regional power, with
the natural resources, glorious history, and will power to be a major player in a future …

This book explains the historical and philosophical understanding of Eurasia and its current
relevance to the formation of the Eurasian Union. It considers Eurasia's historical …

Three former western Soviet republics-Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova-now find themselves
torn between the European Union and the increasingly assertive Russia. This volume …

The European Union sees its relationship with Russia as a 'key strategic challenge'. Its
members are alarmed by Russia's violations of international commitments and increased …

40 Andrzej Nowak consistent components that reappear in contemporary definitions of an
empire. If we should endeavour to complement our verification of the applicability of such a …

Few modern ideologies are as whimsically all-encompassing, as romantically obscure, as
intellectually sloppy, and as likely to start a third world war as the theory of" geopolitics." …

2 to the numerous talks and negotiations over Syria, Yemen, and the Israeli-Arab peace
process. Through all these activities and more, Russia has become an appealing partner to …

Russian strategic culture is a product of several key factors:• a long history of wars and
adversarial relations with other European powers;• an open geographic landscape that puts …

January 2015 witnessed an important step towards further integration in Eurasia, with the
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) coming into operation. It comprises three members of the …

Russia's approach to alignment and regional integration has evolved dramatically—from a
focus on the West and disinterest and neglect of regional integration in the 1990s, to …