Julie M. Newtons analysis of Franco-Russian relations brings to light fundamental questions of international relations. Analysing the relationship from 1958 to the present day, the author highlights ideas and identity as primary causes of the changeMoreJulie M. Newtons analysis of Franco-Russian relations brings to light fundamental questions of international relations. Analysing the relationship from 1958 to the present day, the author highlights ideas and identity as primary causes of the change in Moscows Westpolitik.
Russia, France and the Idea of Europe also examines how, since 1991, Western actions have frayed Russias identification with Europe, with potentially negative consequences for future Russian-Western relations.