This book explores Russia’s sense of its own uniqueness and the impact this has had on Russia’s conduct of international relations. Examining concepts such as Russia’s special civilising mission, its difference from the West, its proneness to conduct violent warfare, and more, and discussing these concepts in relation to Russia’s history and its present behaviour, and also in relation to other countries’ views of themselves as exceptional, the book highlights Russia’s sense of its own identity as a key factor shaping current international events.
| ISBN: | 9781032610153 |
| Publication date: | 19th December 2023 |
| Author: | Raymond Taras |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 164 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series |
| Genres: |
International relations |