"The Publication of Russia's National Security Strategy has given rise to a wide range of commentary and interpretation. But instead of dividing Russia-watchers both at home and abroad along the usual lines, it has provoked a mored varied response ... the Strategy is less a universal statement in its own right than a foundation of a consistent overall system of ideas about national security. This review therefore looks first at the development of the current document, then places it in context with a range of other recent and planned papers outlining the Russian strategic view, before highlighting some key points of interest and major differences with previous versions" (Quoted from paper).