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"Examines the interplay between Russian foreign policy and a complex global environment, contrasting the Kremlin's view of a declining west and resurgent Russia with the world Moscow actually faces, which is defined by a new disorder that challenges core Russian assumptions and puts a premium on adaptability"--

Few relationships have been as misunderstood as the "strategic partnership" between Russia and China. Official rhetoric portrays it as the very model of international cooperation: Moscow and Beijing claim that ties are closer and warmer than at any time in history. In reality, however, the picture is highly ambiguous. While both sides are committed to multifaceted engagement, cooperation is complicated by historical suspicions, cultural prejudices, geopolitical rivalries, and competing priorities. For Russia, China is at once the focus of a genuine convergence of interests and the greatest lon

Almost three years after the first voluntary handover of power in Russian history, this book examines Putin's management of this complex agenda, and considers how Moscow's current approach to international relations resembles and differs from that under Yeltsin. Examines Putin's management of Russia's foreign policy two years after the first voluntary handover of power in Russian history. Considers how Moscow's current approach to international relations resembles and differs from that under Yeltsin. Analyses whether changes in foreign policy have been qualitative, or largely cosmetic. Explore

Russia's presence in the G8 is one of those historical accidents that defy conventional logic. It is not one of the world's leading economic powers -- the original & still most important criterion for membership. Its influence on global affairs has declined to near in significance. & its standing as a democracy, never convincing, is at its lowest since the fall of the Soviet Union fourteen years ago. Judged by any objective standard, Russia is the least 'deserving' member of the group, with a number of outsiders -- China, India, Brazil -- having far stronger claims for inclusion. Adapted from the source document.

Factors that have impeded Russia's development of a comprehensive Asian foreign policy are studied. Although Russia enjoys closer relations with the People's Republic of China, it is stressed that the Chinese state's regional interests, coupled with Russian-Sino historical relations, could jeopardize the Russian state's economic, geopolitical, & security interests. It is asserted that Russia should attempt to further develop better relations with other nations in the Asia-Pacific region to address its concerns with the Chinese state. However, it is noted that Russia's tumultuous foreign relations with Japan, caused primarily by Russia's appropriation of the South Kuriles from Japan during WWII, will likely stifle efforts to enhance Japanese-Russian economic & political relations. Even though other circumstances could additionally diminish Russia's foreign policy toward Asia, it is concluded that petroleum exports to energy-hungry Asian nations could enhance Russian economic & political influence across Asia. J. W. Parker