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The Fall of an Empire, the Birth of a Nation
This title was first published in 2000: A collection of articles by Russian and Western experts on nationalism. The objective of the work is to give an overview of the new Russian identity-building and of the historical continuities that lie behind this ongoing process. The main theme is the shift from empire and imperial consciousness, characteristic both of the imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, towards a new identity as a nation state. Ultra-nationalism and the threat posed by ultra-right extremists groups is also among the most important themes in the book. The rising nationalist extremism is one of the several major projects that seek to redefine the Russion nationhood. The ultra-nationalist challenge is examined in several articles; the anatomy of extreme Russian nationalism is also examined through a case study of a small militant group of extremists.
The Baltic States
Since the end of the Cold War there has been an increased interest in the Baltics. The Baltic States brings together three titles, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to provide a comprehensive and analytical guide integrating history, political science, economic development and contemporary events into one account. Since gaining their independence, each country has developed at its own pace with its own agenda and facing its own obstacles. The authors examine the tensions accompanying a post-communist return to Europe after the long years of separation and how each country has responded to the demands of becoming a modern European state. Estonia was the first of the former Soviet republics to enter membership negotiations with the European Union in 1988 and is a potential candidate for the next round of EU expansion in 2004. Lithuania and Latvia have also expressed their desire for future membership of NATO and the EU.
Lithuania
This book offers a concise survey of Lithuania's peaceful transition to independence in the postcommunist era and shows how the country has moved to 'return to Europe' whilst also resisting the dilution of her rich culture and traditions.
The Nationalities Question in the Soviet Union
An indispensable guide to the nationalities and states recently become visible after the obscuring demise of the Soviet Empire. Written by 25 scholars, the new edition details the major political developments in each region, locating each nationality within its historical, geopolitical, and cultural context. The volume also includes comparative statistical data and includes the key Northern Eurasia players in 1996: Russia, The Baltic States, the Ukraine, Belrus, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Impact of World War II on the Soviet Union
'Anyone with an interest in Soviet history, politics economics, or society will find this collection instructive.'-SLAVIC STUDIES
The United States and Lithuania
This is the first systematic study of the Stimson Doctrine of Nonrecognition as applied to Lithuania and the other Baltic States. The book blends political history, U.S. public policy formulation and implementation, and international law to present a complete picture of the development of the Nonrecognition Policy since the Soviet occupation of Lithuania in 1940. The book presents the strengths and practical weaknesses of the policy in the context of diplomacy and international relations, as well as the difficulties encountered by Washington in preserving it. Vitas argues that the Nonrecognition Policy has been an effective one in terms of the goals and intentions of the Roosevelt and subseq...
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