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Contents

Abstract 4

Introduction 6

The Kremlin's world-view 8

Russia's place in the international system 10

Power 10

Identity and civilization 12

"Protector" of the weak 13

Insecurity, grievance and victimhood 14

The practice of Russian foreign policy 16

Anti-Americanism and relations with the West 16

China and Asia 18

The post-Soviet space 19

Engagement with the Global South 21

The primacy of the personal 23

The way ahead 24

Russia's prospects 24

A post-Putin Russia? 25

Implications for Western policy 27

Learning the right lessons 28