This book provides an understanding of Russia's geopolitical strategic interests as well as a larger picture of its political realities. It shares insights on how to understand and solve the problems affecting US-Russian relations and the world.The book addresses three primary questions relevant to the current global context: Will current geopolitical shifts greatly benefit Russia's long-term global objectives? What foreign policy will Russia pursue in the Middle East and the Baltic regions to guarantee the security of its strategic interests? And will major powers confront one another over resources that could trigger military conflict, or will they choose appeasement to maintain peace and stability in this new era? Thus, the book offers insights into the future geopolitical landscape. It therefore is a must-read for scholars, researchers of international relations and political science, as well as professionals, practitioners and analysts, interested in a better understanding of the changing global order and Russia's geopolitical strategic interests.
"David Oualaalou takes a decisive stance on this matter by placing Moscow at the centre of the global geopolitical chessboard, alongside China and a declining United States. ... The book offers an extensive overview of some of the intricacies of Putin's Russia vis-à-vis a weakened US global leadership and its inconsistent foreign policy. ... Oualaalou captures the reader's attention through bold statements and predictions about changes to the international system that would be inevitable even in the post-Putin era." (Iren Marinova, Europe-Asia Studies, January 16, 2023)