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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453349603321

Autore

Sherr James <1951->

Titolo

Hard diplomacy and soft coercion : Russia's influence abroad / / James Sherr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs, , 2013

ISBN

1-86203-300-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 p.)

Disciplina

327.47

Soggetti

International relations

Electronic books.

Russia Foreign relations

Russia (Federation) Foreign relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-137).

Nota di contenuto

First principles -- The pedigree of ideas -- Russian interests in the post-Soviet era -- The modalities of influence -- Opportunities gained and lost.

Sommario/riassunto

During the Cold War, Soviet influence and Leninist ideology were inseparable. But the collapse of both systems threw Russian influence into limbo. In this book, James Sherr draws on his in-depth study of the country over many years to explain and analyse the factors that have brought Russian influence back into play. Today, Tsarist, Soviet and contemporary approaches combine in creative and discordant ways. The result is a policy based on a mixture of strategy, improvisation and habit. The novelty of this policy and its apparent successes pose possible dangers for Russia's neighbours, the West and Russia itself.