1st Edition

Russia’s State Media and Foreign Policy, 2000–2024

By Tina Burrett Copyright 2027
244 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

244 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book explores how pro-Kremlin media has shaped perceptions of Russia’s allies and adversaries during Vladimir Putin’s 26 years in power, revealing the hidden strategies and intentions embedded within state-controlled narratives. Through analysis of Russian media coverage of Ukraine, China, Japan, and Britain, the book uncovers the narratives driving Russia’s estrangement from the West, its... Read more

Introduction  1. Putin, Propaganda and the Russian Media 2000–2024  2. Britain in Russia’s Media  3. Ukraine in Russia’s Media  4. China in Russia’s Media  5. Japan in Russia’s Media  6. Conclusion

Biography

Tina Burrett is Professor of Political Science at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

"Tracing the evolution of Russia state-aligned media assessments of some key foreign policy relations provides a window into how perceptions are shaped by multidirectional influences, from both the state and society. Through the comparative analysis of the evolving portrayal of Britain, Ukraine, China and Japan, the author adroitly and perceptively allows us to see how state-directed media framing reflects real-life foreign policy options. Even in a highly controlled media environment, public opinion matters."

Richard Sakwa, University of Kent