Putin diplomacy

Author: Feng Shaolei
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The author of this project aims to provide a comprehensive and relatively thorough analysis and outlook on Russia's foreign policy in the new era. This includes a summary of Yeltsin's foreign policy, observations and reflections on Russia's foreign policy since Putin's assumption of office, and attempts to form predictions about the future direction of Putin's foreign policy based on as many multi-faceted considerations as possible. In terms of research methodology, the author strives not only to focus on foreign policy but also to analyze the domestic background of its formation; not only on foreign policy itself but also extensively on various aspects such as politics, economy, and military strategy. Particularly, the author hopes to place Russia's foreign strategy within the entire framework of international relations after the Cold War, especially in the context of the rapidly changing macro situation following the "9·11" events. The authors are not only focused on Russian issues but have also dedicated significant effort to researching Russia-related North Atlantic relations and U.S. issues, as well as European and Japanese issues, including China's foreign policy. The authors aim to grasp the basic context and direction of Russia's foreign policy by examining the interaction between major-country relations and changes in Russia's domestic system. The book is structured into the following parts:
Part 1 introduces the domestic institutional and structural changes in Russia's foreign policy in the new era, selecting three fields: institutional and political structure, economic development, and military reform, with a focus on examining the impact of internal factors on foreign policy strategy.
Part 2 introduces the external variables facing Russia's foreign policy in the new era, selecting three fields: NATO expansion, the "9·11" counter-terrorism efforts, and international energy competition, to observe how these aspects constrain Russia's foreign policy.
Part 3 focuses on the bilateral relationship trends between Russia and major powers such as the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan.
Part 4 focuses on the mutual relationships between Russia and its neighboring regions.
The final two parts are conclusions: Part 5 discusses the future direction of Russia's foreign policy, and Part 6 presents reflections and recommendations on certain changes in Russia's foreign policy.