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Neo-Eurasianism In The Baltics During An Age Of Russian Expansionism
Abstract: Much of the analysis of Russian war aims and motivations in Ukraine has pointed to the Russian ruling elite’s expansionism and nostalgic imperialism fueled by the ideology of Neo-Eurasianism. However, how this inherently expansionist Neo-Eurasian ideology extends beyond Ukraine has been given substantially less attention. Drawing on content and discourse analysis of the Russian Read more →
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President Putin’s Four Points
Abstract: This article analyses President Putin’s 2021 Valdai speech to clarify the motivations and arguments behind Russian authorities’ strategic decision-making. It briefly focuses on the major pillars of Russian foreign political thinking as presented in the speech under four points: nation state; destructiveness of revolutions; moral and ethical values; and international cooperation. Then, more detailed Read more →
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Why Vladimir Putin Might Opt For A Limited War in Ukraine
Abstract: For some observers, the situation in Ukraine looks dire: Russia is ready to invade the country, and the risk of nuclear war looms above any attempts of direct Western involvement in a military escalation. While acknowledging Russia’s capacity to grab land in Ukraine, this essay attempts to highlight the limits of Moscow’s intentions and Read more →
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