| ID | 082269 |
| Title Proper | New man in the kremlin |
| Other Title Information | what future for Russian foreign policy? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mehdiyeva, Nazrin |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | President Dmitry Medvedev is neither a "liberal" nor a "puppet" of his mentor, Vladimir Putin. He is a capable politician, who appears genuinely to believe in the rule of law. Yet his formative policy experience has been overwhelmingly dirigiste, the approach that is unlikely to change fundamentally under his presidency. Medvedev's personal preferences in foreign policy are largely in line with the policies initiated by Putin, although his rhetoric and style will likely be more conciliatory. He will inherit a plethora of problems created by Russia's assertive policy, both in its near and far abroad. Moreover, the institutional constraints and informal rules within which Medvedev will have to operate make policy continuity more likely than policy reversal |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.2; Jun 2008: p21-34 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.2; Jun 2008: p21-34 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Foreign Policy |