Russia's Foreign Policy: Change and Continuity in National Identity

This book focuses on Russia's distinct concepts of the national interest and attempts to cooperate and compete with the West. It explains foreign policy by changes in Russia's identity and interaction with the Western powers. It also evaluates Russia's international accomplishments and losses, and it draws lessons for policy makers.

Andrei P. Tsygankov is professor in the Departments of Political Science and International Relations at San Francisco State University.