Unfinished Empire

Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad
An essential primer for the reader looking to understand the consequences of the war with Ukraine for Russia’s regional relationships with bordering countries and Russias place in the world beyond the binary EastWest tensions.
For centuries, Russian imperialism has shaped the fate of its neighbours, from the tsarist conquests to Soviet domination and todays relentless aggression. This book exposes the Kremlins enduring ambition to control its periphery, dismantling the myths used to justify its actions from claims of shared history to the weaponization of security and culture. It reveals how Russia has sought to subordinate neighbouring states, and how these nations have resisted, asserting their sovereignty in defiance of Moscows pressure.In this incisive and compelling analysis of Russias enduring imperial mindset, Donnacha Beachin sheds critical light on how history, politics and po