Russia

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In responding to the question as to whether Russia has re-emerged as a great power, the authors trace the major lines of foreign and security policy under Vladimir Putinches The authors argue that Putin and his advisors are committed to re-establishing Russia as a great power and that the existence of nuclear weapons and the revival of the Russian economy have provided the foundations for an expanded Russian role in global affairs.

subjects: Putin, vladimir vladimirovich, 1952-,  National security, russia (federation),  Russia (federation), politics and government,  Russia (federation), foreign relations,  National security,  Politics and government,  Foreign relations,  Diplomatic relations,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Political Process,  General,  Außenpolitik,  Grote mogendheden,  Politieke situatie,  Veiligheidspolitiek