The Dynamics of Russia's Geopolitics

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.

Provides information derived from the author's personal experiences as a US military veteran abroad carrying out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers Presents the social, economical, financial and political impacts of global geopolitical shifts Offers a glimpse into the future geopolitical landscape

Autorentext

Dr. David Oualaalou is an international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, award-winning educator, author, former international security analyst, and adjunct professor of government. Furthermore, Oualaalou is a military veteran who worked in the field with elite military forces carrying out operations at the behest of US policymakers.
He has written numerous analyses on geopolitics, global affairs, international business, and energy issues which have appeared in many newspapers and online journals. Some of his articles have been translated into more than 10 languages including Arabic, German, French, Farsi, Russian, and Chinese, among others.

Klappentext

This book provides an understanding of Russiäs 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 Russiäs 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 Russiäs geopolitical strategic interests.

Zusammenfassung
"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)

Inhalt
An Overview of Russia's Geopolitics.- History of Russia: Past and Present.- Russia's Sources of Power.- U.S. Russian Relations: Past, Present, and Future.- The United States Russian Rivalry.- Outlook for the Russian Federation.- Russia's Road to the Future.