Russian Security Policy in the 21^st Century Based on the Experiences of Its First Decade

Abstract

Russia’s security policy and perception of the 21st century cannot be understood without taking a glance at the preceding fifteen years or so (Sergunin 2008; see chap. 12; Bailes/Baranovsky/Dunay 2007). Although there are certain elements of continuity between the 15 years since the mid-1980’s to the end of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, there are also major elements of discontinuity. Therefore historical references may be of limited relevance for the recent past and the near future.