ASYMMETRIC INTERDEPENDENCE - TRADE IN RUSSIA'S FOREIGN POLICY

The monograph "Asymmetric Interdependence - Trade in Russia's Foreign Policy" by Rafał Lisiakiewicz is an in-depth analysis of the role of trade with Poland in shaping the foreign policy of the Russian Federation. This book, based on the theory of international relations, with a particular focus on international political economy, is a significant contribution to understanding the complex relationships between trade and politics.

• Multidimensional analysis: The work takes into account trade, energy aspects and the policy of economic sanctions.
• Theoretical foundations: Use of the theory of international relations and international political economy.
• Case study: Trade relations Poland-Russia as an example of broader analyzes.
• Actuality: The book explains the causes of the crisis in Polish-Russian relations after 2022.
• Filling a gap: The publication is a valuable addition to Polish academic literature.
• Expert reviews: Positive reviews by Dr. habil. Jakub Potulski and Dr. habil. Marcin Grabowski.

The author, Rafał Lisiakiewicz, an employee of the University of Economics in Krakow, specializes in the foreign policy of the Russian Federation and Polish-Russian relations. His research focuses on economic factors in international relations and the links between politics and economics. This book is the result of his in-depth analyzes and is a significant contribution to understanding contemporary international relations.

This publication is particularly relevant in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which revalues many factors in Russia's relations with other countries. Polish-Russian trade relations can be treated as a case study for broader analyzes. Rafał Lisiakiewicz's work is extremely important for understanding the conditions of the economic policy pursued by the Russian Federation and the use of its instruments.

This book, published by the Jagiellonian University Press, has 434 pages and a format of 168x239 mm. The paperback binding makes it a user-friendly read. The year of publication is 2022, which guarantees the topicality of the presented analyzes and conclusions. This monograph is aimed at students, scientists and all those interested in Russia's foreign policy and Polish-Russian relations.

This publication fills a gap in Polish academic literature, devoting much space to discussing the history of the development of the basic assumptions of international political economy and its relationship to the theory of international relations. The author also tries to verify the explanatory possibilities of MEP, taking trade relations Poland - Russian Federation as a case study.