Russia and its near abroad: strategic dynamics and implication/
Nivedita das kundu
- New Delhi Institute for defence studies and analyses 2008
- xi, 141p.
The present book examines the concerns and issues related to Russia and its Near Abroad States, i.e., the states of the former Soviet Union. The dual semantic Near Abroad implies recognition of the independence of the new successor states while emphasising the special strategic, economic, and political interests that Russia continues to maintain with all these states. The endeavour here is to provide a useful framework to understand the politico-security, economic as well as social dimensions of these states. The book is primarily intended for two types of audiences: scholars/academics and policymakers. It is divided into four sections. The first section deals with Russia and the European part of CIS, the second section focuses on Russia and the Central Asian Republics, and Caucasus. The third section deals with Russia and the Baltic region. In the fourth section, the book tries to crystal gaze the future.