{"title":"Andrei P. Tsygankov","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrei P. Tsygankov\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful analysis on the complex dynamics of international relations, with a particular focus on Russia’s role in global politics. His works explore the intricacies of Russia’s foreign policy and its interactions with major powers such as the United States, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of geopolitical strategies and conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending rigorous scholarship with accessible language, Tsygankov’s books serve as valuable resources for students and enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. They offer deep context and critical perspectives on contemporary global issues, making them essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of international diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russia-and-america-by-andrei-p-tsygankov-9781509531141","title":"Russia and America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent times, US-Russia relations have deteriorated to what both sides acknowledge is an “all time low.” Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and Putin’s continued support for the Assad regime in Syria have placed enormous strain on this historically tense and complex relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn one of the first analyses of the evolving Trump-Putin relationship, leading scholar of Russian foreign policy Andrei P. Tsygankov challenges the dominant view that US-Russia relations have entered a new Cold War phase. \u003ci\u003eRussia and America\u003c\/i\u003e, he argues, can only be understood in the context of a changing international order. While America strives to preserve its global dominance, Russia—the weaker power—exploits its asymmetric capabilities and relations with non-Western allies to defend and promote its interests, and to avoid yielding to US pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on key areas of conflict and mutual convergence—from European security to China and the Middle East, as well as cyber, nuclear, and energy issues—Tsygankov paints a nuanced and unsentimental picture of two countries whose ties are likely to remain marked by suspicion and conflict for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432294433004,"sku":"9781509531141","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509531141.jpg?v=1774555465"},{"product_id":"russias-foreign-policy-by-andrei-p-tsygankov-9798881808617","title":"Russia's Foreign Policy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clear and comprehensive text explores the past thirty years of Soviet\/Russian international relations, comparing foreign policy formation under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Medvedev, and Putin. Challenging conventional views of Moscow’s foreign policy, Andrei Tsygankov shows that definitions of national interest depend on visions of national identity and are rooted both in history and domestic politics. Yet the author also highlights the role of the external environment in affecting the balance of power among competing domestic groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on both Russian and Western sources, Tsygankov shows how Moscow’s policies have shifted under different leaders’ visions of Russia’s national interests. He gives an overview of the ideas and pressures that motivated Russian foreign policy in six different periods: the Gorbachev era of the late 1980s, the liberal “Westernizers” era under Kozyrev in the early 1990s, the relatively hardline statist policy under Primakov, the more pragmatic course of limited cooperation under Putin and then Medvedev, and the assertive policy Putin has implemented since his return to power, most importantly in his invasion of Ukraine which began in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRussia's Foreign Policy\u003c\/em\u003e provides a nuanced understanding of how historical contexts and current international dynamics shape the strategic visions and actions of Russian leadership. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricacies behind Moscow's international manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598094221548,"sku":"9798881808617","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/acb9ec1726572b2aa760c0750965f3fc.jpg?v=1778027385"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrei-p-tsygankov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}