Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Russian Strategic
Culture -- Chapter 3. Russias Openness for Cooperation
with the West -- Chapter 4. Resurgent Russia (2008-2021) -
- Chapter 5. Post-Soviet space -- Chapter 6. Eurasian
Integration and Russia-China Alignment -- Chapter 7.
Geoeconomics and Foreign Policy -- Chapter 8. Conclusion

Boroznas book skilfully applies the concept of strategic
culture which is normally investigated in Western contexts
to the case of Russia. It provides an innovative and
insightful way of understanding the sources and pathways
of the gradual development of Russian assertiveness in the
world order following the end of the Cold War. In a very
accessible style, among many things, the book presents a
wealth of empirical observations into the complexity that
underpins Russias foreign policy. Cristian Nitoiu,
Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Governance,
Loughborough University London, UK This book explores the
sources of Russias foreign policy conduct since the end of
the Cold War. It is aimed at those interested in Russian
foreign policy, international security, and diplomacy. The
book embraces an eclectic approach by applying insights
from several strands of IR theory, exploring both
international and domestic sources. The author argues that
Russian foreign policy is influenced by the countrys
strategic culture, which exhibits some persistent elements
inherited from Russias imperial past and from Soviet
times. The challenges to Russias security interests from
Western policies led to an increase in Russian foreign
policy assertiveness. As a result, Russia is becoming more
committed to Eurasian integration and nurturing relations
with China. This book further argues that Russias
relations with the post-Soviet states have been and will
remain a priority of its foreign relations and, therefore,
Russia is likely to continue challenging any Western
interference in these states. The author maintains that
geoeconomics and the protection of overseas economic
interests are becoming more prominent in Russias foreign
policy calculus. The role of domestic factors in the
countrys foreign policy, such as authoritarianism, regime
vulnerability, and the role of political factions, is also
examined. Angela Borozna holds a Ph.D. in political
science from the Graduate Center, City University of New
York, USA, and a Master's degree in finance from the
George Washington University, USA. She previously worked
for several finance companies in London, New York, and San
Francisco