In this collection of articles the international policy of post-Soviet states is analyzed, the role of external players (the United States, the EU, China and India) and the importance of foreign economic relations. The specifics of the «multi-vector» policy of the post-Soviet states are revealed and the contradictory results are shown. A conclusion is reached that in conditions of the progressive disintegration of the single centre of power world order and the formation of a new system, the post-Soviet states will be forced to more clearly define their place in the emerging polycentric system of international relations. These and other topics are considered in the context of Russia's interests and its role in the post-Soviet area. This edition is intended for researchers, political and economic analysts, high-school teachers, post-graduate students and all those interested in world economy and international relations.