Exploring Russias Exceptionalism in International Politics

This book explores Russias sense of its own uniqueness and the impact this has had on Russias conduct of international relations. Examining concepts such as Russias special civilising mission, its difference from the West, its proneness to conduct violent warfare, and more, and discussing these concepts in relation to Russias history and its present behaviour, and also in relation to other countries views of themselves as exceptional, the book highlights Russias sense of its own identity as a key factor shaping current international events.