Winston Churchill famously noted that understanding ‘national interests’ was the key to understanding Russia. What are Russia’s national interests and who/what
determines them?

Order Description
Apply theories of international relations to the study of Russian foreign policy
? Identify the main aims of Russian foreign policy in the post-soviet era
? Assess, and seek explanations for, the successes and failures of Russian foreign policy
? Obtain a wide knowledge of the most salient issues which determine Russia’s international
relations with a number of states
? Produce and present concise policy reports on Russia’s relations with specific countries