Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The second book from The Russia Balance Sheet Project, a collaboration of two of the world's preeminent research institutions examines Russia after the financial crisis of 2007-2009. In the aftermath of the crisis, what is Russia's current economic status and role in the world order? Furthermore, how have recent allegations of corruption within the political system affected domestic politics as well as the world's perception of Russia? To answer these questions, this book not only assesses Russia's international and domestic policy challenges, but also provides an all-encompassing review of this important country's foreign and domestic issues. The authors consider foreign policy, Russia and it neighbors, climate change, Russia's role in the world, domestic politics, and corruption. As Russia grapples with the realities of the post-crisis world, this lucid volume looks at one of the key countries in the world today and offers the keen insights of some of today's foremost experts.
Synopsis
Russia after the Global Economic Crisis examines this important country after the financial crisis of 2007-09. The second book from The Russia Balance Sheet Project, a collaboration of two of the world's preeminent research institutions, the Peterson Institute for International Economics and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), not only assesses Russia's international and domestic policy challenges but also provides an all-encompassing review of this important country's foreign and domestic issues. The authors consider foreign policy, Russia and its neighbors, climate change, Russia's role in the world, domestic politics, and corruption.