Russia in the 21st Century: The Prodigal Superpower - Softcover

Rosefielde, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521545293 ISBN 13: 9780521545297

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This book demonstrates that Russia intends to re-emerge as a full fledged superpower before 2010 that would challenge America and China and potentially threaten a new arms race. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this goal is easily within the Kremlin's grasp, but the cost to the Russian people and global security would be immense. A sophisticated strategy is proposed to dissuade President Vladimir Putin from pursuing this destabilizing course. The book also explains why the Soviet Union imploded, why Western experts missed the signs of the collapse, and how Russia has metamorphosized into an authoritarian regime instead of pursuing a transition to fully democratic free enterprise. A critique of American foreign policymaking is also provided that emphasizes the confusion caused by tempering evidence to conform with public expectations and the failure to secure the national interest in favor of satisfying a consensus of particular special interests.

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'... trenchant and timely'. Contemporary Reviews

Book Description:

This book demonstrates Russia's intention to re-emerge as a full-fledged superpower before 2010 that would challenge America and China and potentially threaten a new arms race. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this goal is within the Kremlin's grasp, but the cost to the Russian people and global security would be immense.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521545293
• ISBN 13: 9780521545297
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270