Amazon.com description: Product Description: The Post-Soviet period is of crucial importance to the remainder of the world. The military, political, economic and social changes unfolding in Russia and it's former republics carry significant meaning and opportunities, in many cases , for countries outside of Russia. This book blends views from outside with those inside on such hot-button topics as NATO enlargement, nuclear disarmament, monetary policy, economic security, political orientations and business empowerment.