The Turning Point For Russian Foreign Policy

The book delves into Russia's military actions in Ukraine and Syria, revealing them as the result of long-standing trends in Russian security perceptions. Keir Giles argues that these interventions stem from a heightened sense of threat from the West and Russia's enhanced military capabilities. He emphasizes the unique security concerns of Russian leaders, which often lead to interpretations of events that differ significantly from Western perspectives, providing crucial insights into the motivations behind Russia's foreign policy decisions.