| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 361 pages) |
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-353) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : from measured opposition to assertive confrontation -- An alternative explanation : actors, motivations and influence in the corridors of the Kremlin and beyond -- Setting the record straight : why Russia's security-related fears are exaggerated -- Russian BMD policy, 2000-2003 : prestige and cooperation -- Russian BMD policy and the third NMD site, 2004-2008 : perceptions of encirclement -- Russian BMD policy and EPAA, 2009-2014 : the significance of Russia's domestic forces. |
| Summary |
This book offers in-depth analysis of the reasons behind Russia's policy toward the construction of a U.S ballistic missile defense system in Europe. It examines Russia's policymaking dynamics and argues that, contrary to Moscow's official claims, Russia's objections are based on a combination of security concerns and political calculations. <br /> |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ballistic missile defenses -- Government policy -- Russia (Federation)
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Ballistic missile defenses. |
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Government policy. |
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Russia (Federation) |
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National security -- Russia (Federation)
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National security. |
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Ballistic missile defenses -- United States.
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United States. |
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Ballistic missile defenses -- Europe.
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Europe. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Russian foreign policy toward missile defense Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2014] 9780739183847 (cloth : alk. paper) (DLC) 2014023714 |
| ISBN |
9780739183854 ebook |
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0739183850 |
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9780739183847 cloth : alkaline paper |
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9780739183854 electronic |
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0739183842 |
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