Description
Europa’s comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. General Survey Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: Russian Foreign Policy: Between Continuity and Change; the Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea region; the Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; Poverty and Social Welfare; the Politics of the South Caucasus, and the Politics of Water in Central Asia. Country Surveys Chapters on each country, containing: – essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events – an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators – a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions – a bibliography of books concerned with the country’s history, politics and economy – detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events. Who’s Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia – biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region Regional Information – a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region – select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
