The chapters in this text examine the foreign policies of Russia and other selected states of the former Soviet Union. Each chapter analyses the conduct of foreign policy with the context of each state's unique situation.

"This fine collection ... fills many gaps about foreign policy directions of the states of the former Soviet Union and of Central Asia generally. It provides solid, sometimes outstanding treatment of the foreign policies of Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Baltic states, and Russia. ... Recommended". -- Choice