Commonwealth of Independent States

Name: Commonwealth of Independent States
ISBN: 9787522837819

刘丹Social Sciences Academic Press (SSAP) · ChinaJul 2025

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Chapters: 42
ISBN: 9787522837819

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Summary

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is the abbreviated form of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The concept of the "CIS" as used in this book generally refers to the organizational category, while its extension generally refers to the geographical category. As an organizational concept, the "CIS" refers to a multilateral international organization composed of most of the former Soviet republics, and is a product of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As a geographical concept, the "CIS" refers to the region composed of the 12 former Soviet republics that joined the CIS organization, namely the "CIS region."

The CIS region is adjacent to China and is an important region for international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. This book comprehensively introduces and expounds on the establishment and institutional development of the CIS, the integration process in the CIS region, sub-regional integration organizations within the CIS, Russia's policy toward the CIS, relations between Russia and CIS countries, and the alignment and cooperation of the Belt and Road Initiative in the CIS region; it scientifically defines a series of important concepts in related research fields, providing important academic reference for research on related issues.

This book is both academic and readable, and is an important reference for understanding Russia's Eurasian policy, Eurasian regional security, great-power competition in Eurasia, and the national conditions of Eurasian countries.

Editor's review

The Commonwealth of Independent States is a major work of area and country studies by researcher Liu Dan, completed on the basis of years of field research and documentary study. Its value lies not only in filling the gap in domestic systematic research on the CIS region, but also in its unique observational perspective and solid empirical foundation. The author abandons the common macro-narrative centered on great-power competition and instead probes deeply into the social fabric of CIS countries, offering meticulous analysis across multiple dimensions, including the travails of political transition, the reconstruction of economic models, the struggles over national identity, and the tensions of geoculture. The book's most prominent feature is its strong "sense of presence": through a large number of first-hand interviews, archival materials, and participant observation, the author restores abstract political and economic theories to the real choices and dilemmas of ordinary people, elites, and international actors in specific countries. For example, the discussion of the complexity and repetitiveness of the "de-imperialization" process in the post-Soviet space, and the comparative analysis of intra-regional differentiation (such as the different paths of the Russia-Belarus union and the GUAM group), are highly illuminating. For readers who wish to go beyond fragmentary news-style reporting and truly understand the logic of change in the heart of Eurasia over the past three decades, this book provides a rare in-depth map. It is both a rigorous academic work and, thanks to its clear and fluent presentation, a highly readable reference for a broad readership concerned with international relations and area studies.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a strong interest in the political and economic changes in Eurasia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
Students and scholars in international relations, political science, and area and country studies
Practitioners engaged in economic, trade, and cultural work related to CIS countries
Readers who enjoy geopolitical books based on solid research and case analysis

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking entertaining, highly narrative international affairs reading
Readers who only need a preliminary understanding of a single CIS country (for example, only Russia) rather than a focus on overall regional interaction and comparison

Reading tips

It is recommended to read the introduction first to grasp the author's core problem awareness and analytical framework, and then choose specific chapters for deeper reading according to interest.
While reading, consider recent major events in the CIS region (such as the development of the Eurasian Economic Union and the subsequent impact of the Ukraine crisis) to appreciate the extensibility and foresight of the book's analysis.
The book involves many specialized concepts and historical backgrounds; taking notes as appropriate will help clarify the similarities, differences, and connections among the development paths of various countries.

About the publisher

Social Sciences Academic Press (SSAP) China · Founded in 1985

Founded in 1985, Social Sciences Academic Press (SSAP) is known for its "Pishu" (Blue Book) series, Pishu database, and academic journals, and has long been dedicated to professional academic publishing in the humanities and social sciences. The books in the library cover foreign literature, social sciences, world history, historical reading, politics, and classical poetry. They include cross-cultural works such as The Poetry of Yehuda Amichai (3 volumes, centenary commemorative revised edition) and Similar in Form, Different in Essence: What Are the Structural Differences Between Traditional Chinese and Japanese Political Cultures, as well as world history translations such as The Hundred Years War, Volume 1: Trial by Battle (2 volumes) and To End All Wars: Loyalty, Rebellion, and World War I (1914–1918), along with social science and historical studies such as Six Essays on Spontaneity: Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play, The Return of the Fierce General: A New Jiangnan History of Dongting East Mountain, and An Example-Based Guide to the Method of Organizing Tang Poetry Documents. Its authors include Yehuda Amichai, Fu Hao, Ge Zhaoguang, Jonathan Sumption, and Adam Hochschild. Public information is limited, so this introduction focuses on the publishing directions reflected in the library's books.

版权信息
新版《列国志》与《国际组织志》联合编辑委员会
作者简介
内容简介
前言
第一章独联体的建立与机制建设
第一节苏联解体与独联体的建立
第二节独联体的组织架构
第三节独联体建立伊始的机制建设
第二章独联体地区一体化进程
第一节独联体地区经济一体化进程
第二节独联体的军事合作
第三节独联体的人文合作
第四节独联体信息空间一体化
第五节独联体重要峰会
第三章独联体次区域一体化组织
第一节俄白联盟国家
第二节集体安全条约组织
第三节欧亚经济联盟
第四节古阿姆组织
第四章俄罗斯与独联体地区
第一节俄罗斯对独联体政策
第二节独联体对俄罗斯之要义
第五章俄罗斯与独联体国家关系
第一节俄罗斯与白俄罗斯关系
第二节俄罗斯与乌克兰关系
第三节俄罗斯与中亚关系
第四节俄罗斯与南高加索关系
第五节俄罗斯与摩尔多瓦关系
第六章 “一带一路”倡议在独联体地区的对接合作
第一节 “一带一路”框架下的中俄合作
第二节 “一带一路”建设与白俄罗斯
第三节中国与中亚：“一带一路”建设中的合作典范
第四节 “一带一路”倡议与乌克兰
第五节 “一带一路”倡议与南高加索
附录1 《关于建立独立国家联合体的协定》
附录2 《关于建立独立国家联合体的协定议定书》
附录3 《阿拉木图宣言》
附录4 《独立国家联合体章程》
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FAQ

Which countries does the 'CIS' concept in this book cover?

The book's main research subjects are the core members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.), and some countries in the South Caucasus, with emphasis on analyzing their interactions and integration processes.

Is this book purely a historical review?

No. Although the book begins with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, its focus is on analyzing the dynamic process of sustained political transition, economic reform, social change, and adjustment of foreign relations in the CIS region over the following three decades, with strong contemporary relevance and theoretical analysis.

Does one need a lot of prior knowledge to understand it?

The author clearly explains the necessary background knowledge in the text, so anyone with a basic understanding of international current affairs can read it smoothly. For readers who wish to understand it in greater depth, the detailed notes and references in the book also provide further guidance.

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About the author

刘丹 Author

Public information about Liu Dan is limited, and details of her identity and life are not clearly available. Judging from the ten works held in the library, her writing and editing interests span several fields: reflective works on educational practice such as Philosophy in the Classroom: Letting Children Return to Thinking, and practical health guides such as How to Eat with Diabetes: Look It Up and Know. Medical Immunology and Safety Management of Pediatric Dental Services show her engagement with medical subjects, while The Commonwealth of Independent States and Rushing Forward: My Path of Growth touch on social culture and personal documentary writing, alongside an adventure series. Her works fall under Eastern philosophy, health, documentary literature, examinations, medicine and social culture, reflecting a balance between knowledge popularization and humanistic concern; her specific style and influence await further material for confirmation.