This book aims to inscribe the prominent Soviet semiologist Yurii Lotman into the analysis of political forms and components of power as seen from the context of various Russian-European encounters.
The conflict in Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea has undoubtedly been a pivotal moment for policy makers and military planners in Europe and beyond. Many analysts see an unexpected character in the conflict and expect negative reverberations and a long-lasting period of…
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of contributors -- Introduction -- 1. 'There are more important things than where the border runs': the other side of George Kennan's containment theory -- A tiny flame of hope -- Greatness and powe…
