The authors present an attempt to understand the current process of nation-building in the South Caucasus. The authors maintain that the countries are re-writing their history vis-a-vis Russia, in order to serve their own political needs. The authors concentrate their analysis on Azerbaijan.

A collection of analytical articles published by the informational center 'SOVA' on the key critical issues facing Russian democracy, including the crisis in Chechnya.

The first volume in the collected works of Mikhail Gorbachev, architect of perestroika.

100 Great Politicians of all times, their biographies and fascinating stories.

The Leader of Baghdad: Rise and Fall. A political portrait of Saddam Hussein and his government. The authors are both professors at the Russian Academy of Military Science.

The collapse of the USSR led to the creation of 15 new states. Shortly thereafter, the Commonwealth of Independent States was created. Having had their infrastructure tied together not only during the Soviet era, but before that, there was a natural reason to continue trade and other relations. The sudden freedom from the USSR also gave rise to a desire to seek new partnerships. The author...

The book is dedicated to one of the most contemporary themes in Russian politics - the image of authority and politics in the consciousness of the Russian citizen. The authors rely on ten years of research conducted by the Faculty of Political Psychology of MGU (1990-2000).

Noted author Roy Medvedev examines the growth and development of Kazakhstan during the Post-Soviet years, from an area of instability to one of stability and growth, driven by its exploitation of its natural resources.

A look at the strategy, tactics and methods used by Anatoly Chubais to privatize previously state-run companies and the rise of the Russian Oligarchy.

Barack Obama for Beginners: An Essential Guide.

A unique reference work, the book contains biographical information on over 300 people in the inner and outer circles of Russian President Dmitrii Medvedev.