Book/Printed Material Russian views of the international order

Title

• Russian views of the international order

Summary

• "In this report, RAND researchers analyze Russian views of the international order. They identify core Russian foreign policy interests, including defense of the regime, influence in its neighborhood, and status as a great power. The authors trace how these interests have led to growing Russian skepticism of the West and to Russia's current view that the international order is dominated by the United States and is a threat to Russian interests and security. The report notes several areas in which U.S. and Russian interests overlap and cooperation is feasible, including the United Nations system, international economic institutions, and counterterrorism. U.S. and Russian interests are directly opposed in other areas, including U.S. support for liberal democracy and the expansion of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The desired U.S. approach to Russia with respect to the international order critically depends on two factors: (1) the importance of enabling former Soviet republics to freely join Western institutions and (2) whether Russia will limit its aggression in Europe if its interests are recognized. Depending on how U.S. policymakers evaluate these factors, the United States could recognize Russia's sphere of influence or double down on the existing approach of promoting democracy and supporting the EU and NATO. In practice, U.S. policy toward the European political and security order will likely involve some elements of both"--Publisher's description.

Names

• Radin, Andrew, author
• Reach, Clint, author
• Rand Corporation. issuing body
• United States. Office of the Secretary of Defense for Net Assessment, sponsoring body

Created / Published

• Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2017]
• ©2017

Contents

• Background of Russian Foreign Policy -- Russian Views of the Current International Order and Its Components -- Alternative Russian Views -- Conclusion and Policy Implications

Headings

• -  Russia (Federation)--Foreign relations--United States
• -  United States--Foreign relations--Russia (Federation)
• -  Security, International
• -  International cooperation
• -  International relations
• -  Diplomatic relations
• -  Russia (Federation)
• -  United States

Notes

• -  "Building a sustainable international order: A RAND project to explore U.S. strategy in a changing world."
• -  "Prepared for the Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense."
• -  Also available on the Internet as a PDF file.
• -  Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-107).
• -  Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.

Medium

• 1 online resource (xvi, 107 pages) : illustrations.

Call Number/Physical Location

• E183.8.R9

Digital Id

• https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/gdcebookspublic.2024739062

Library of Congress Control Number

• 2024739062

Rights Advisory

• This is non-restricted, fully open content that may be accessed on and off of the Library of Congress campus, with no restrictions, by an unlimited number of users

Access Advisory

• Unrestricted online access

Online Format

• image
• pdf

LCCN Permalink

• https://lccn.loc.gov/2024739062

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