Near Abroad

Near Abroad provides an account of real life geopolitics, one that emphasizes changing spatial relationships, geopolitical cultures, and the power of media images. Geopolitics is often driven by emotions and ambitions, by desires for freedom and greatness, by clashing personalities and reckless acts. Near Abroad also offers an analysis of how US geopolitical culture frequently fails to fully understand Russia and the geopolitical archipelago of dependencies in its near abroad.