The Russia Balance Sheet

As an aid for shaping US policy, the report offers statistics and interpretations of them regarding several aspects of Russian economics and politics. They include historical roots, economic revival, policy on oil and gas, international economic integration, challenges of demography and health, attitudes toward the West, Russia as a post-imperial power, and pressing the Reset Button on US-Russian relations. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)