This book examines Russia’s security policy under the eight years of Vladimir Putin’s presidency.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union expectations were high that a 'new world order' was emerging in which Russia and the other former Soviet republics would

This book examines the evolution of Russia’s security policy under Putin in the 21st century, using a critical security studies approach. Drawing on critical

Introduction: the guns of August -- Contours of Russian foreign policy -- Bulldogs fighting under the rug: the making of Russian foreign policy -- Resetting exp

This book analyses determinants and the evolution of Poland’s foreign and security policy in the changing international order. By studying historical, geopoli