We present selected publications by ISKRAN research fellows. These research materials are focussed on the various pressing issues in international relations and security, US economic and social trends. They are also concerned with Russia's foreign and domestic policies and discuss the place of the Russian Federation in current world affairs.
Tatiana A. Shakleina Russia and the United States in New World Order. Debates in Russian and American. Academic and Political Communities (1991-2002) Moscow: Institute of the USA and Canada Studies, 2002 — 445 p.
Tatiana A. Shakleina Foreign policy and national security of contemporary Russia (1991—2002), Anthology, Four volumes, 2002
Chernyakov Boris The American farming: the 21st century, Moscow: Khudozhestvennaya literatura, 2002, 399 p.
Inaugural Speeches of the Presidents of the United States; From George Washington to George W.Bush, Jr., 1789—2001. Edited and historical commentary by Edward A. Ivanian. Moscow: Strategiya, 2001, 510 p. + Add.
The publication has been realized as a project of the "Strategiya" Humanitarian and Political Sciences Center as a part of "History of Ideas History of People" book series. Full texts of the Inaugural speeches of the US Presidents published for the first time in Russian with historical commentary to each of them. The commentary contains information permitting to recreate political and economic situation in the nation prior to the presidential elections, as well as description of all inaugural ceremonies with a special emphasis on their particular and interesting details.
The text of the book is preceded by an introductory article written by the Head of the project G. Burbulis and E. Mirsky, originator of the publication. The Preface which contains useful information on the specific features of the US Presidential elections process was authored by E. Ivanian. A table of major historical events of 1789—2001 in the United States, Russia, Europe and some countries of Asia, Latin America and Africa is contained in the addendum to the book.
Ivanian E.A. Encyclopedia of the Russian-American Relations, XYIII—XX centuries. Moscow: Mezhdynarodnye otnosheniya, 2001, 696 p.
The Encyclopedia of Russian-American relations contains information about all historical events of the XYIII—XX centuries involving both nations bilateral political and economic ties and agreements. The Encyclopedia contains also an extensive "Who is Who" and "Who was Who" information including historical and contemporary personalities of Russia (USSR) and the USA — distinguished politicians, economists, military, cultural and academic figures of the past and present who played a significant part in the development or harassment of closer Russian-American relations. The addenda to the Encyclopedia incorporate the Chronicle of all major events in the history of bilateral relations, the list of the Russian (Soviet) and American Ambassadors (Ministers) who served their nations during the past two centuries as well as an extensive bibliography used in the preparation of the Encyclopedia.
Preventive Negotiations: Avoiding Conflict Escalation I.W. Zartman (ed). Rowman and Littlefield Publ., 2001.
A collective monograph on prevention of conflict escalation through negotiation. V. Kremenyuk has contributed a chapter on Russia — NATO negotiations on the Founding Act which has helped to avoid conflict between the two sides after NATO's decision on enlargement in 1997.
Rogov S.M. September 11, 2001: US Reaction to and Consequences of the Tragedy for the Russian-American Relations. Moscow: ISKRAN, 2001, 76 pages + Add.
The book is the first Russian research work on the tragic events of September 11 in New York and Washington. It contains an analysis of the major aspects of the international situation prior to these events, as well as of consequent serious changes in the domestic, foreign, military and economic policies of the United States. Special attention is accorded by the author to the analysis of possible impact of these events on the state of the Russian-American relations both in the light of the expanding cooperation between the nations in the fight against international terrorism and a new disposition of forces on the international arena.
The addenda to the book includes full texts of the Joint Statements signed by the Presidents of the Russian Federation and of the United States in the course of the November 2001 summit in the United States, and a full text of the presentation made by Russian President V.V. Putin during a meeting with US public and political leaders on November 13.
Russian-American Relations and Elections in the U.S. and Russia in 1999—2000 T.A. Shakleina (ed). Moscow: ISKRAN, 2001, 275 p.
The monograph is a collective work of the Department of Foreign Policy Studies. The idea was to analyze how the "Russia factor" was used during the presidential election campaign of 2000 in the United States by the Democratic and Republican parties, and how the "America factor" was exploited by Russian political elites during the Duma election campaign of 1999 and of presidential election campaign of 2000. The monograph has four chapters. In Chapter 1 (V.I. Batuyk), the author analyzes mechanisms of Russian-American relations — history of the formation of Soviet and Russian-American relations agenda, establishment of mechanisms of bilateral relations and their crisis by the end of the Clinton's term in office. In Chapter 2 (N.A. Khomenko), there is a comprehensive review of publications in Russian liberal and conservative newspapers concerning Russia's policy toward the United States, politics of the Yeltsin era, American policy toward Russia, its foreign and security policy in general. In Chapter 3 (T.A. Shakleina), the author analyzes foreign policy platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties presented during election campaigns in 2000; attitudes and views of the American academic elite on the perspectives of Russian-American relations after the elections. In Chapter 4 (O.V. Terebov), the author summarizes the experience of bilateral mechanisms in economic and technological spheres — legal and institutional framework, Gore-Chernomirdin Commission: history and activities; the Export-Import Bank and Office of Private Investment Corporation; American policy toward Russian MIC; air and space programs; criticism and results of bilateral relations. Conclusion contains prognosis about the perspectives of Russian-American relations after 2000 elections and victory of the Republican party.
Supyan V.B. American Economy: New Realities and Priorities for 21 Century. Moscow: Ankil, 2001, 152 p.
The book looks into the most profound characteristics of the new model of American economy, including the evolution of ownership, sphere of labor, problems of education globalization of economy. Special attention is paid to the role of government in the economy and to present-day priorities for government regulation.
Utkin A.I. The World Order of the XXI Century. Moscow: Algorithm, 2001, 480 p.
The first part of the monograph is devoted to the factors changing the whole system of international relations. The second part deals with the future of the American hegemony and the conduct of its rivals. The third part is devoted to the role of such international actors as Russia, China and India. The American hegemony, possibility of bipolarity, multipolar word, development of a "seven civilizations" system are the subjects of careful analysis.
Utkin A.I. Globalization: Process and Understanding. Moscow: Logos, 2001, 254 p.
The process of globalization is the most important process dominating the world scene since the end of the Cold War. Tendency to eliminate all barriers on the way to expanding world trade comes against stumbling blocks of national interests and civilizational values. The monograph analyses pro and contra reasoning of globalization, the future of this process.
American Economy 2000: State, Prospects and Experience for Russia. (Conference Proceedings) V.B. Supyan as an editor and co-author, Moscow: ISKRAN, 2000, 188 p.
The book includes presentations made at an ISKRAN scientific conference held in 2000 in Moscow and covers the newest trends in US economic development. Among issues raised in the report — trends and problems of macroeconomic and social policy, including analyses of cyclical fluctuations of the American economy, government regulation, budget policies on both federal and local levels, etc. The presentations also dealt with development of various industrial sectors of US economy, including manufacturing, energy and agriculture, process of technological innovations in these industries and in the economy as a whole. The book represents as well the analysis of international positions of the USA in international trade, in flows of capital, in mutual relations with some regions and countries. The monograph contains conclusions applicable to the Russian economy.
Bogaturov A.D. International Relations in East Asia. Contemporary International Relations./ A. Torkunov (ed). Moscow: Rosspen, 2000, 581 p.
The book is devoted to the new security environment in Asia-Pacific with an emphasis on the end of Russo-American antagonism and new developments in Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan and Indochina in the 1990s.
Bogaturov A.D. Russia's policy vis-a-vis the Asia-Pacific Region. 1992—1999 Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation, A. Torkunov (ed.). Moscow: Rosspen, 2000, 324 p.
The book examines international and security situations in the APR after the end of the bipolarity. A special emphasis is placed in China and its role in the newly emerging regional security structure.
International Economic Negotiations: Models Versus Reality. V. Kremenyuk, G. Sjostedt (eds). London: E. Elgar, 2000, 220p.
The book contains analysis by different contributors of some aspects of international economic negotiations: trade, investment, finance, currencies. The manuscript is the result of a research effort within the framework of the Process of International Negotiations Project at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (Austria).
Migration and Security in Russia. G. Vitkovskaya, S. Panarin (eds), V. Supyan as co-author. Moscow: Interdialekt, 2000, 400 p. The monograph analyzes the complex interrelationship between migration and security.
Shakleina T.A. Belarus in the Russian Foreign Strategy Debates on Belorussian-Russian Union in the Russian Political and Academic Community: Geopolitical Aspect. Moscow: ISKRAN, 2000, 176 p.
The book presents a comprehensive description of approaches in the Russian foreign policy community to post-Soviet integration, and to the bilateral model, in particular. It provides the analysis for better understanding of the issue.
The work describes the regional context of Belorussian-Russian integration — situation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, problems of interstate relations, collective security dilemmas in the CIS. The author analyzes bilateral aspects of Belorussian-Russian union — geopolitical imperatives and outcome of the unification, Western view of this initiative and its impact on European stability.
The book has a bibliography including documents and research papers on the issues discussed. It is supplemented by the texts of documents related to the establishment of the CIS: "Belovezhskiye Soglashenia" — Belovezhskie Agreements on the Establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States (1991), Protocol to Belovezhskie Agreements (1991); Collective Security Agreement of 1992; and Agreement on the Establishment of the Union (1999).
Systemic History of International Relations in 4 Volumes. Events and Documents. 1918—2000. Vol. 1. 1918—1945. A.D. Bogaturov (ed.). Moscow: Moskovsky rabochy, 2000, 516 p.
The first detailed comprehensive study of world politics published in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The first volume covers events since the last stage of the World War I to the defeat of Japan in the Second World War in 1945. Approved as a student text-book and core reading material at major Russian universities.
Transition to Capitalism and Democracy in Russia and Central Europe. Achievements, Problems, Prospects. Team of authors, V.B. Supyan as co-author. Praeger, Westport, 2000, 343 p.
The monograph deals with both theoretical and practical issues relating to the transition of Russia and Central European countries to the market economy.
USA on the Threshold of the XXI Century. S.M. Rogov (ed.). Moscow: Nauka, 2000, 496 p.
The book is a collective work undertaken by researchers of the Institute for USA and Canada Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The authors give an analysis of economic, foreign and domestic political trends and problems, playing the most important role in the social-economic development of the USA over the last decades of the XX Century.
Utkin A.I. American Strategy for the XXI Century. Moscow: Logos Publishers. 2000, 272 pp.
Global American strategy since the end of the World War II — controlling the valley of the Rhine and the Japanese Isles in order to prevent the emergence of any rival power (or block of powers} — appears to be challenged in the XXI century. Two centers of power, two potential rivals are rising: European Union and China. The monograph is an analysis of the possibility of prolongation of the American hegemony, prevention of the Chinese and European ascendancy. Those and many other questions are discussed in the monograph.
Utkin A.I. Roosevelt. A Biography. Moscow: Logos, 2000, 541 p.
The biography shows the most prominent American President of the XX century solving the twin problems of World War II and the Great Depression. Reviewing the American experience of overcoming hard times may be useful for Russia muddling through the hardships of transition period. As the most important ally in the Second World War President Roosevelt — father of lend-lease and the "Big Three" meeting idea — is especially close and sympathetic. The monograph is the first treatise of the Great Americans for the Russian audience.
Foreign Policy and National Security of Contemporary Russia. (1991—1998). An Antology 2 vols. T. Shakleina (ed.). Editorial board: G. Arbatov, A. Bogaturov, I. Kiss, A. Kortunov, T. Shakleina, A. Stent, A. Voskressenski. Moscow: MONF, 1999.
The Anthology summarizes debates on foreign policy in the Russian academic and political community in 1992—1998, provides material and documents for better understanding of the foreign policy decision-making in contemporary Russia, gives insights into existing concepts of Russia's international strategy. Anthology is the first in-depth comprehensive collection of reading materials to be used in and outside Russia by academic community, university professors and students. It is also an ample and insightful reading for everybody who is interested in contemporary Russian foreign policy thinking.
The project has been carried out by the Moscow Public Science Foundation with financial support of the Constitutional and Legal Policy Institute (Hungary), and of the Ford Foundation.
Global Security Beyond the Millenium: American and Russian Perspectives. S. Cross, I. Zevelev, V. Kremenyuk, V. Gevorgian (eds.). London: MÓmillan Press, 1999, 220 p.
A group of Russian and American writers dwell upon the various issues in global security in the XXI century: military, economic, environmental, etc. The book contains both analysis of different views of these issues shard by American and Russian experts and possibilities of cooperation between the two nations.
Rogov S.M. A New Stage of Russian-American Relations. Moscow: ISKRAN, 1999, 44 p.
The study discusses the main aspects of the current model of Russian-American relations. It describes various problems of cooperation between Russia and USA in different areas.
The publication contains a thorough analysis of the current dependence of the Russian economy on IMF loans. Special attention is paid to the process of NATO expansion. It also describes the main tendencies affecting cooperation in strengthening the regime of non-proliferation.
The author draws attention to the need for cooperation between Russia and the US in solving global and regional problems.
Russia and East Asia. The XXI Century Security Environment. G. Rozman, M.G. Nosov, K. Watanabe (eds.). East-West Institute, M.E.Sharpe, Armonk, New York, London, 1999.
The book is the third volume on Eurasia in the "XXI Century" project by the East-West Institute. The volume analyzes Russia's positions in Asia and gives proposals on the paths of political and economic development of the region. Among authors of the volume are M.Nosov, V.Supyan, A.Arbatov and others.
Russia and USA after the Cold War. V.Kremenyuk (ed.). Authors: Y.P. Davydov, V.A. Kremenyuk, A.I. Utkin, V.I. Batyuk, T.A. Shakleina. Moscow: Nauka, 1999, 143 p.
The book looks into the evolution of Russian — American relations in 1990s. Special emphasis is placed on the reasons for failure to build a "strategic partnership" between the two nations and hardships which followed in the late 1990s.
The book has several levels of analysis: conceptual (analysis of concepts of world development and of bilateral relations); direct bilateral relations (mechanisms of bilateral relations — treaties and agreements in military, economic, technological spheres); debates in political and academic communities on the major issues of Russian-American relations; problems of European security and NATO enlargement; regional aspects of American and Russian foreign policy.
State and Market: The American Model. M. Portnoy and V. Supyan (eds.). Moscow: Ankil, 1999, 435 p.
The book analyzes the interrelationship between market mechanisms and instruments of government regulations in the American economy during the lasts decades of the XX Century.