1. Introduction 2. Positions Part 1: Foundations for Russian Politics and Society 3. Law, Culture and Civility 4. Liberal Politics and Nationhood 5. Statehood, Russia and Historical Conditions of Liberalism Part 2: Foundations for Russian Political and Social Theory 6. Russian Thought between East and West: Influences and Misunderstandings 7. Transition and Transformation 8. Modernity and Political Liberalism 9. Chaos and Anarchy in Russian Society 10. What is the ‘Russian Challenge’ for Western Liberal Thought? 11. Conclusion
Biography
Axel Kaehne studied politics and history at the Humboldt and Free University, Berlin and University of Aberdeen. He taught history and politics at the University of Bristol and is now Research Fellow at Cardiff University.






