This volume focuses on four former Soviet sub-regions (the Baltic Sea region, the Slavic republics, the Black Sea region, and Central Asia) to explore the degree of democratic security, which includes de-politicization of, and civilian oversight of, the military, resolution of conflicts by international co-operation, and involvement in international organizations. It examines how far states in these regions have developed co-operative foreign and security policies towards their immediate neighbours and key Western states and organizations, explores the interplay between internal and external...