Cold Peace: Russia’s New Imperialism

The Russian regime under President Vladimir Putin has embarked on a coherent long-term strategy to regain its influence over former satellites and to limit Western penetration in key parts of the region. Moscow is intent on steadily rebuilding Russia as a major power on the Eurasian stage and will use its neighbours as a springboard for expanding its dominance. In this first systematic analysis detailing Russia’s post-Cold War imperialism, Bugajski challenges the contemporary consensus that views Russia as a benign and pragmatic power that seeks cooperation and integration with the West.