Global Security WatchRussia

This book offers an expert analysis of Russias foreign and military defense policies since the Federation was established in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union. To help readers understand the current state of this crucially important country, Global Security WatchRussia: A Reference Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the main foreign and defense policies of the Russian Federation. Global Security WatchRussia focuses on political-military developments in the nation that emerged in the aftermath of the Soviet Unions collapse in December 1991. The book looks at a variety of factors that characterize Russias position in world security matters, such as its leading position as an arms exporter and its still-overwhelming nuclear capability. Coverage includes critical recent events, such as the growing alienation between Russia and the West, the August 2008 Georgian War, and the effects of the global financial crisis on Russias vulnerable economy. Contains excerpts from leaders' key speeches as well as Russia's seminal foreign policy and defense concepts Includes a comprehensive chronology, in essay format, of political-military developments in Russia since 1991