Russian Energy Power and Foreign Relations: Implications for Conflict and Cooperation

Author(s): Jeronim Perovic, Robert Orttung, Andreas Wenger, Philip Hanson, Heiko Pleines, Stacy Closson, Julia Nanay, Nina Poussenkova, Pami Aalto, Peter Rutland, Indra Øverland, Kyrre Elvenes Braekhus
Editor(s): Jeronim Perovic, Robert Orttung, Andreas Wenger
Series: CSS Studies in Security and International Relations
Publisher(s): Routledge
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Place: London, New York

This book examines Russia's new assertiveness and the role of energy as a key factor in shaping the country's behavior in international relations, and in building political and economic power domestically, since the 1990s. Given that energy is likely to remain at the top of the global political agenda for some time to come, and Russia's role as a key energy supplier to Europe is unlikely to diminish soon, this book sheds light on one of the key security concerns of the 21st century: where is Russia headed and how does energy affect the changing dynamics of Russia's relations with Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

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