Study & Research Russia

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Introduction

Chapter 1: What Are the Sources of Russia’s Domestic Problems?

Chapter Preface

Capitalist Reforms Created Russia’s Economic Crisis

Capitalist Reforms Did Not Create Russia’s Economic Crisis

Russia’s Crime Problem Stems from Its Failure to Replace the Soviet State

Russia’s Crime Problem Is a Direct Legacy of the Soviet State

An Environmental Crisis Underlies Russia’s Problems

A Public Health Crisis Underlies Russia’s Problems

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: What Are the Prospects for Democracy in Russia?

Chapter Preface

Russia Has Failed to Achieve True Democracy

Russia Has Made Significant Progress in Achieving Democracy

Russia’s History and Culture Preclude the Creation of a Democratic Society

Russia Has Overcome Its Authoritarian Heritage to Create a Democratic Revolution

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Does Russia Pose a Threat to the Rest of the World?

Chapter Preface

Russia Poses an Expansionist Threat

Russia Does Not Pose an Expansionist Threat

The Proliferation of Russian Nuclear Weapons Is a Serious Global Threat

The Threat of Russia- Sponsored Nuclear Proliferation Is Exaggerated

The Russian Mafia Is a Serious Threat to the United States

There Is No Russian Mafia Threat in the United States

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Should U.S. Foreign Policy Be Toward Russia?

Chapter Preface

The United States Should Continue Its Strategic Partnership with Russia

The United States Should Not Continue Its Strategic Partnership with Russia

NATO Enlargement Endangers U.S.-Russian Relations

NATO Enlargement Does Not Endanger U.S.-Russian Relations

NATO Enlargement Should Eventually Incorporate Russia

Periodical Bibliography

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Study & Research Russia

This Study Guide consists of approximately 178 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Russia.