title: Beyond Crimea: the new Russian empire
abstract: Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its continuing support for pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have renewed western concerns about the country's sustained influence across the post-Soviet space. Its activities in Ukraine are indicative of a far more confident Russia, one that is determined to counter the perceived expansion of western involvement within its ‘sphere of influence’ to ensure that it remains the predominant power in the post-Soviet area. This book explores Russia's 
journal: International Affairs