The main objective of the book is a multi-aspect analysis of the functioning of the Kaliningrad
Region in contemporary political reality both in internal and international dimensions. The
area constitutes a unique enclave in contemporary Europe being the only part of Russia
separated from the mother country which determines the taking place therein in the dimension
of relations: bilateral multilateral (e.g. EU - Russia NATO - Russia Baltic Sea Region
cooperation) as well as regional and local cooperation. The book is a result of many years'
work of scientists from Poland Russia and Sweden who have been researching the functioning of
the Kaliningrad Region in internal and external dimensions. It is a 'must to read' volume for
all EU-Russia observers and experts. - Prof. Dr. Piotr Dutkiewicz Director of the Center for
Governance and Public Management Carleton University Ottawa Canada It is an invaluable guide
to analysing and understanding contemporary Russia. - Prof. Dr. Jaroslav Dvorak Head of the
Department of Public Administration and Political Sciences Klaipeda University Klaipeda
Lithuania
