Russian Greatpowerness: Foreign policy, the Two Chechen Wars and International Organisations
Journal: Työväentutkimus Vuosikirja
Year: 2014

Abstract &#13;\n&#13;\nThis dissertation addresses the difficulties encountered in international relations between Russia and the West, specifically Europe, in spite of their cultural and geographical proximity and the expectation that Russia and Europe would share values and interests following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The problem is addressed through focussing on a particular aspect of Russia s national and state identity greatpowerness . Greatpowerness - the self-perception that Russ