A MILLENNIUM OF EMPIRE BUILDING
The Collapse and Rebirth of an Empire
Introduction
Rebuilding a Nation
Shaping Putin’s Foreign Policy
Rise of the Phoenix
Regaining Status Lost
Ending Ties with the West
A Renewal of the Cold War?
Resurrecting Relations with "Special-Interest" Neighbors
Conclusion
Stages in the Building of a Russian Empire
Introduction
The Kievan Rus Empire
The Muscovite Empire
The Romanov Empire
The Soviet Empire
Conclusion
FROM UNCERTAINTY TO SUPREME CONFIDENCE
Russia’s Foreign Policy in Transition
Introduction
Factors Shaping Post-Soviet Foreign Policy
A New Role for Russia?
Rebuilding the State
Russia, the EU, and NATO
Conclusion
The Putin-Era Foreign Policy of Consolidation
Introduction
Evolution of the Consolidation Policy
Putin-Era Foreign Relations
Foreign Policy Goals
Russia’s Use of Soft Power
Conclusion
Building Defensive Barriers
Introduction
Building Barriers in the West
Building Barriers in the East
Colonization and Deportation in the Conquered Territories
Conclusion
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN POLICY WEAPONS
Reforming and Rearming Russia’s Military
Introduction
The Need for Reforms
2000-2008 Military Reforms
2008-2015 Military Reforms and Reorganizations
All-Forces Personnel Reductions
Rearming the Russian Military
Conclusion
Russia’s Undeclared Cyber Wars
Introduction
Cyber Tactics
2007: Cyber War with Estonia
2008: Cyber War with Lithuania
2009: Kyrgyzstan under Cyber Attack
2009: Cyber and Shooting War with Georgia
Cyber Wars with Ukraine
Conclusion
The Energy Weapon in Russia’s Foreign Policy
Introduction
State Control of Energy Resources
Control of Transit Routes and Modes
Means for Implementing the Energy Weapon
Acquiescence of Target Countries
Conclusion
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN POLICY IN ACTION
Russian Aggression in Ukraine: Empire Revival
Introduction
History of Russian-Ukraine Relations
Putin’s Revenge
What Happens Next?
Conclusion
Russian Intimidation in the Baltic and Nordic States
Introduction
Future Regional Security Scenarios
Changes in the West’s View of Post-Soviet Russia
Conclusion
Russian Foreign Policy after Putin
Introduction
What Role for Russia?
The Putin/Medvedev Power Vertical
Alternative Foreign Policy Strategies
The Recurring Foreign Policy Aim
Implications for the West
Russia’s Relations with the West
Scenarios for a Russia after Putin
Conclusion
Biography
David E. McNabb, PhD, is a professor emeritus at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington; an adjunct professor at Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington; and a recent consultant for an agency of the federal government. He earned his PhD at Oregon State University. He has authored 12 books with another forthcoming, is a joint author of two books, and author or joint author of nearly 100 articles and conference papers. His research interests are in the transformation of government institutions in the United States and in the Baltic states. He is or has been a member of several organizations related to political science, public administration, and European studies.
