Richard Sakwa

The unfolding crisis in Ukraine has brought the world to the brink of a new Cold War. As Russia and Ukraine tussle for Crimea and the eastern regions,

Provides an account of Vladimir Putin, the man, his politics and his profound influence on Russian politics, foreign policy and society. This edition

Fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in Russia over the last decade, the fifth edition of this classic text builds on the str

Thoroughly revised and updated, this text offers offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the Soviet system from its rise in 1919 to the 1

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The new cold war is based on deception, but who exactly is deceiving whom? This meticulous and balanced examination of the Russiagate story in the 201

The arrest of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the head of the Yukos oil company, in October 2003, was a key turning point in modern Russian history. In this boo

Fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in Russia over the last decade, the fifth edition of this classic text builds on the str

The struggle for Chechnya has come to international prominence in recent years through a string of high-profile atrocities such as the hostage seizure

A remarkable collection of essays, considering every angle of the Chechen conflict.

Vladimir Putin has emerged as one of the key leaders of the twenty-first century. However, he is also recognized as one of the most divisive. Abroad,

"This book builds on the strengths of the previous volumes by the same author to provide the most detailed and nuanced account of the man, his politic

Eurasia, wherever one draws the boundaries, is very much at the center of discussions about today's world. This book enables readers to achieve a bett

The first account of the gravest international crisis of the 21st century

"Russia is back as a major force in global politics, but what does this mean? In this erudite and balanced study, renowned Russia scholar Richard Sakw

"Russia is back as a major force in global politics, but what does this mean? In this erudite and balanced study, renowned Russia scholar Richard Sakw

'Striking...brilliantly done' The Times An ember storm of a novel, this is Booker Prize-winning novelist Richard Flanagan at his most moving-and asto

It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He is being hunted and he