Vladimir Putin and Russia's Imperial Revival

This book is about the early stages of the rebirth of a new Russian empire from the former Soviet Union. It argues that Russia's recent aggressive actions and foreign policy doctrines have signaled a renewal of the Cold War, or at least have established the potential for renewal, and explains these developments in a historical context while focusing on Vladimir Putin's role in them. It provides a nuanced understanding of how Russia arrived at its current position through recent and distant internal and international events.

David E. McNabb, PhD, is a professor emeritus at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington; an adjunct professor at Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington; and a recent consultant for an agency of the federal government. He earned his PhD at Oregon State University. He has authored 12 books with another forthcoming, is a joint author of two books, and author or joint author of nearly 100 articles and conference papers. His research interests are in the transformation of government institutions in the United States and in the Baltic states. He is or has been a member of several organizations related to political science, public administration, and European studies.

A MILLENNIUM OF EMPIRE BUILDING. The Collapse and Rebirth of an Empire. Stages in the Building of a Russian Empire. FROM UNCERTAINTY TO SUPREME CONFIDENCE. Russia's Foreign Policy in Transition. The Putin-Era Foreign Policy of Consolidation. Building Defensive Barriers. RUSSIA'S FOREIGN POLICY WEAPONS. Reforming and Rearming Russia's Military. Russia's Undeclared Cyber Wars. The Energy Weapon in Russia's Foreign Policy. RUSSIA'S FOREIGN POLICY IN ACTION. Russian Aggression in Ukraine: Empire Revival. Russian Intimidation in the Baltic and Nordic States. Russian Foreign Policy after Putin.