An in-depth analysis of one of the most important and complex issues of the post-Soviet era, namely the (re-)integration of this highly interconnected region. The book considers the evolution of 'holding-together' groups since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, looking at...

The Eurasian continent, which has for over a century lagged behind in global markets, is currently gaining economic and political momentum. This book investigates emerging economic linkages in the area, examining the factors shaping this integration, the benefits and risks involved, and the...

Cover -- Holding-Together Regionalism: Twenty Years of Post-Soviet Integration -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Part I Basic Concepts -- 2 Searching for Holding-Together Integration -- 3 The Dynamics of...