Routledge Europe, Russia and the Liberal World Order - Routledge

This comprehensive analysis examines Russia-Europe and EU relations through the lens of international relations research, tracing how the liberal world order established during the Cold War evolved after 1989. The book explores the practical dynamics of these relationships and conceptualizes them using core international relations categories, showing how the post-Cold War period initially held high hopes for a new security architecture and cooperative framework encompassing all of Europe, including Russia. It investigates the tension between power politics and moral principles that underpin international institutions and demonstrates how these dynamics have shaped contemporary geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and the broader European region.