Essays about: "Russian foreign policy"

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  1. 1. NATO and their gold card holders : An entanglement analysis of Sweden and Finland's decision to apply for membership in NATO

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Emelie Moregård; [2024]
    Keywords : Strategic culture; Sweden; Finland; NATO; entanglement analysis; strategic behaviour; security policy; foreign policy;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of the meaning-making process behind Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO in 2022, and by so, deviate from their long-standing tradition of military non-alignment. Instead of solely pointing to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the official reason for NATO membership this paper suggests that the concept of strategic culture can provide one with a greater understanding of their decision to join NATO. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Polar Bear and the Ice Dragon : Examining Russia's Foreign Policy Towards China in the Arctic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier

    Author : Bartlomiej Mancewicz; [2024]
    Keywords : Arctic; Russia; China; think tanks; foreign policy; IR; constructivism; content analysis;

    Abstract : The Arctic is a region which has been historically and is contemporary important for Russia. The Arctic is a matter of concern not only for the states bordering it but has also garnered attention from China. It demonstrated its interest by releasing its policy on the region for the first time in 2018. READ MORE

  4. 3. Russia as a mediator in international armed conflicts: the use of mediation and coercion as an instrument for Russian foreign policy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Paraskevi Palivani; [2023]
    Keywords : Mediation; Coercion; Russian foreign policy; Realism; Near Abroad; Far Abroad; Case Study; Georgia-Abkhazia Nagorno-Karabakh; Syria; CAR;

    Abstract : Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, mediation in armed conflicts have become a popular way of conflict resolution and a valuable tool for states to promote their interests.The paper argues that mediation has been instrumentalised by Russia and has been used as atool in expanding Russian foreign policy in the Russian Near and Far Abroad. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Dynamics of the NATO expansion to the Baltic states : A study about NATO with a focus on the United States from a Realism perspective

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Pontus Jaktlund Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : United States; Russia; Realism; NATO; International Relations; Foreign Policy; Baltic States; Qualitative Text Analysis;

    Abstract : During the Cold War, NATO had proved itself successful in protecting the West. Therefore, NATO was seen as an organization that had the potential of maintaining security, democracy and peace. It has been repeatedly suggested that the US promised Russia no more NATO expansion. A promise which was broken in the 90s. READ MORE

  6. 5. “For Your Freedom and Ours” Exploring the Motives Behind the Polish and Czech Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine through Role Conceptions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Linnea Månsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Czech Republic; Poland; role conceptions; role theory; Ukraine; European Union; United States.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in 2022, Poland and the Czech Republic surprised the world with their decisive and strong support, being leading contributors of both humanitarian and military aid. This paper is a qualitative case study using content analysis method and the theoretical framework of role theory. READ MORE