First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.

First Published in 1996. This ambitious ten-volume series develops a comprehensive analysis of the evolving world role of the post-Soviet successor states. Each volume considers a different factor influencing the relationship between internal politics and international relations in Russia and in the western and southern tiers of newly independent states. The contributors were chosen not only for their recognized expertise but also to ensure a stimulating diversity of perspectives and a dynamic mix of approaches. This book is the fifth in a projected series of ten volumes produced by the Russian Littoral Project.

This ambitious ten-volume series develops a comprehensive analysis of the evolving world role of the post-Soviet successor states. Each volume considers a different factor influencing the relationship between internal politics and international relations in Russia and in the western and southern tiers of newly independent states. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the discrediting of Marxism-Leninism as a source of political legitimacy have prompted a search for fresh principles of political organization that will shape the nature of political culture in all the post-Soviet countries. This volume focuses on the International dimension of Post-communist transitions.

The outgrowth of a conference jointly conducted by the Russian Littoral Project, the Department of War Studies at King's College, London, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, this volume analyzes the interplay between state-building and military power in the post-Soviet states. Focusing on conventional military forces, it explores and clarifies the influences shaping conceptions of national security and military policies in each country. These influences include shifting national identities, political and economic upheaval, and a volatile external environment. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Among the contentious issues that come into play in relations between Russia and the other post-Soviet states, security concerns are arguably at the top of the list. This text explores the links between post-Soviet security politics and the development of state sovereignty in the region.

Contains unabriged translations of articles from Russian and Eastern European sources, primarily from scholarly journals and collections of articles published in book form.

Introduction to Comparative Government provides an up-to-date introduction to comparative government and politics by examining the politics of selected industrialized democratic countries, emerging democracies, and developing nations (country chapters are written by different scholars). Designed to expose students to alternative ways to compare political systems, the authors propose a number of classifications of political systems and a general context that allows the nine systems to be compared in varying ways. The fourth edition now includes a new chapter focusing on the dramatic changes taking place in both Western and Eastern Europe; specifically, the formation of the new European Union.

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.