Contemporary Russian Foreign Policy

Harvard Extension School

GOVT E-1251

Section 1

CRN 26985

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This course examines how the Russian state that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union defines its interests in a post-Cold War world. We explore which theaters and regions of the world matter most to modern day Russia and what tools of national power it uses to pursue these interests.

Registration Closes: January 05, 2026
Credits: 4

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Term

Spring Term 2026

Part of Term

January Session

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Nikolas Gvosdev, DPhil

Professor of National Security Affairs, Naval War College


Meeting Info

MTWTh 6:00pm - 9:00pm (1/5 - 1/24)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 05, 2026

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

Tuition

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
26985 1 Online Synchronous Nikolas Gvosdev Open MTWTh 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 Jan 5 to Jan 24

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