Course Description:
An energy exporter with one of the largest nuclear stockpiles in the world today, Russia continues to be a formidable power. Challenges facing Russia affect not only order and stability inside Russia, but potentially also international security and the global economy. This course is designed to facilitate a greater understanding of Russian domestic and foreign policy. We will examine the political institutions/legacies, political process, political culture, leadership, public opinion, and contemporary challenges facing Russia.