Eurasia Rising Democracy and Independence in the Post-Soviet Space

Subjects:

• Political Science » International Relations
• Multicultural Studies » Slavic Studies
• Economics » International Economics

Reviews:

• Eurasia Rising: Democracy and Independence in the Post-Soviet Space gives an interesting account of the events in what is usually dubbed "Russia's near abroad", a vast geopolitical area which, instead of being Russia's asset, turned into her burden and a source of endless troubles. Georgeta Pourchot's book is certainly worth of academic attention due to the author's claim that the traditional/classical geopolitical considerations are not any longer sufficient for in-depth comprehension of the developments in the post-Soviet/post-Socialist area; instead, a set of more nuanced approaches is needed..."
  —Eurasian Home 2008

• Endorsement From John J. Hamre,
  President and CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies: Eastern Europe countries have long been seen through the prism of the cold war standoff between the West and the old Soviet Union. This bias persists. Pourchot argues that this prejudice fails to comprehend the political dynamic underway in this region. She opens the door for a fresh look at an often neglected region.
• Endorsement From Simon Serfaty,
  Professor of US Foreign Policy and Eminent Scholar, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va.: At a time when Russia is raising growing concerns for its policies and intentions in Europe, Georgeta Pourchot is giving us a well balanced and persuasive history of the post-Soviet space that must be read and understood in full by students and practitioners alike. Students will learn not only what the facts are but also how facts should be managed into a coherent and sound analysis. As to practitioners, they will find in Pourchot's account a caution against the excessive shifts of mood that have characterized U.S. attitudes toward Eurasia over time.
• Endorsement From The Hon. Zbigniew Brzezinski,
  Counselor and Trustee, Center for Strategic and International Studies: Pourchot's examination of Eastern European and Central Asian national identities and interests provides an insightful perspective on the monumental shifts in Eurasia since the end of the Cold War.
• Endorsement From Andrey Makarychev,
  Professor of History, Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University, Russia: Georgeta Pourchot's book Eurasia Rising: Democracy and Independence in the Post-Soviet Space gives an interesting account of the events in what is usually dubbed 'Russia's near abroad', a vast geopolitical area which, instead of being Russia's asset, turned into her burden and a source of endless troubles. Her book is certainly worth of academic attention due to the author's claim that the traditional/classical geopolitical considerations are not any longer sufficient for in-depth comprehension of the developments in the post-Soviet/post-Socialist area; instead, a set of more nuanced approaches is needed.

Table of Contents:

• Acknowledgements
• List of Abbreviations
• Chapter 1: Sovereignty from Within
• Chapter 2: The Vanguard Central European States
• Chapter 3: The Vanguard Former Soviet Republics
• Chapter 4: The Late-Bloomer Republics
• Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia - Where To?
• Appendix I: Post-Communist Parliamentary Election Turnout Results in Central Europe and the Baltic Countries
• Appendix II: Economic Freedom of the World (EFW), Fraser Institute Ratings
• Appendix III: Reporters without Borders Index of Press Freedom
• Appendix IV: Gazprom Fees for Gas to Europe and Central Asia

PDF Catalogs:
Academic Library Fall 2008.pdf	PSI Catalog Fall 2008.pdf