New Politics of Russia Interpreting Change, Revised and Updated Edition

This illuminating book explains how and why Russia's relations with the west have deteriorated to the point of initiating a new era of 'great power competition'. An updated version of the bestselling 2016 edition, it explores the decline in relations since the early 2000s, taking in the war in Syria and the 2022 escalation in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Beyond geopolitical considerations, the book delves into the nature of power in Russia itself, providing an in-depth examination of the networks of influence that define the country's political landscape. In doing so it moves beyond the simplistic, Putin-centric narratives often found in western accounts, offering readers a fresh perspective on Russian politics.

Understanding Russia is crucial for western leaders seeking to establish stable and constructive relations in the future. The new politics of Russia serves as a key resource, challenging conventional wisdom and unpicking the complex dynamics at play in the relationship between Russia and the west.

About the author

Andrew Monaghan is Academic Visitor at St Antony’s College, Oxford and a Senior Research Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Programme at The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Monaghan, Monaghan Andrew
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.04.2024
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education
• EAN: 9781526178053
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-7805-3
• Pages: 224
• Series: Russian Strategy and Power
• Subjects: John Le Carré, Russia, Vladimir Putin, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, International Relations, Cold War, Comparative Politics, European security, Wagner Group, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Russian & Soviet, Russian foreign policy, Russo-Ukrainian War, Great Power Competition, Alexei Navalny; Annexation of Crimea; Cold War; End of Putin; European security; EU-Russia relations; great power competition; John le Carré; NATO-Russia Council; Post Cold War Russia; Russian foreign policy; Russo-Ukrainian War; Vladimir Putin; Wagn, Annexation of Crimea, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Yevgeny Prigozhin, EU-Russia relations, NATO-Russia Council, End of Putin, Post Cold War Russia