Dealing with a juggernaut : analyzing Poland's policy towards Russia, 1989-2009 / Joanna A. Gorska.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gorska, Joanna A. (Joanna Agnieszka), 1980-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International cooperation.

Poland--Foreign relations--Case studies.

Poland.

Poland--Foreign relations--1989-.

Poland--Foreign relations--Russia (Federation).

Russia (Federation)--Foreign relations--Poland.

Russia (Federation).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Joanna A. Gorska's Dealing with a Juggernaut: Analyzing Poland's Policy towards Russia, 1989-2009 is the first substantial study of Poland's foreign policy interaction with its more powerful eastern neighbor, Russia. This book, contrary to other mainstream analyses, provides empirical evidence arguing that Poland pursued a cooperative policy towards its eastern neighbor and that this policy was shaped by material power considerations rather than identity-related factors. Dealing with a Juggernaut challenges established interpretations of Poland's Russia policy and adds to the literature on Pol

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Figures; Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Guide to Polish Pronunciation; Guide to Russian Transliteration; Chapter 1: What, Why, and How; Chapter 2: Soviet Military Withdrawal from Poland; Chapter 3: The NATO Issue in Polish Policy towards Russia; Chapter 4: Poland's Energy Policy towards Russia; Chapter 5: The KatyńIssue in Polish Policy towards Russia; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

979-82-16-32157-6

1-283-59942-2

9786613911872

0-7391-4534-7

OCLC:

853359725