Imperial Decline

“[A] welcome addition to the growing literature on Russian foreign policy.” — World Affairs

“[A]n authoritative explication of Moscow’s vexing dilemmas in Asia. Its breadth of analysis and accessibility make it a valuable text for non-specialists and undergraduates. Because it raises basic questions regarding Moscow’s relevance as a formidable geostrategic actor, the book will undoubtedly provoke further systematic inquiry into Russia’s precarious predicament in Asia.” — Asian Thought and Society

“[M]ost informative, and the book is indispensable for students of Russia, Asia, and international politics.” — Slavic Review

“If you are interested in Russian foreign policy in the post-Soviet era, buy this book. Imperial Decline is a collection . . . by well-respected scholars who focus on Russia’s relations in northeast Asia, with primary focus on China, Japan, the United States, and the two Koreas. . . Indispensable reading for scholars who focus on Russia [and] of even greater value to those whose interests lie in the political economy of East Asia but who often forget that Russia is an important regional actor.” — Douglas A. Borer, Perspectives on Political Science

“The analysis made by the contributors to this book provides an understanding of the complicated way post-Soviet foreign policy is shaped. [An] important and useful book. . . recommended for reading to any student of the contemporary problems of the development of Far Eastern countries and their relations with Russia.” — Lev Deliusin , The China Quarterly

“The essays in this volume are important both for their quality and because there is so little literature treating the region as a strategic whole. . . . [A] great value of the book is the many questions it provokes but necessarily leaves unanswered. . . . This book is essential reading for anyone concerned with US strategy in Asia.” — Parameters