How do the former Soviet republics that now constitute the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) interactwith each other and with other regional and world powers? What are the conceptual foundations, mechanisms, andmain directions of each member state's foreign policy? What role do economic and political factors play?Answering these questions and more in this systematic, comprehensive survey, a team of in-country experts shedsimportant light on the complex regional and international interactions of the CIS states in the twenty-first century.A companion website offers a wealth of translated official documents and further, up-to-date information.