Portrayal of Russian Foreign Policy towards Georgia in 2008 and Ukraine in 2014 in the Western and Russian Academia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19367170 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Orkun Arslan (0000-0003-0871-9880, Higher School of Economics, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 198-209 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Contemporary Europe (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0201-7083 • E-ISSN: 0201-7083 |
| Publisher | The Russian Academy of Sciences (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.31857/s0201708323030178 |
| OpenAlex | W4395019205 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 28 |
This study examines how the Russo-Georgian War in 2008 and the Ukraine Crisis in 2014 were discussed in Western and Russian academic circles. The findings show that historical accounts as well as various theoretical frameworks were used to explain the Russian foreign policy (RFP) regarding these conflicts. In comparison, although mono-theoretical models were utilized in both cases, they are more dominant in the works of Western scholars. On the other hand, inductive historical explanations were used more in the works of Russian scholars. Another important point is that in the latter studies, alternative accounts to the Western unilateralism are more popular. These accounts reveal themselves with concepts such as “multipolar world” or “Eurasianism”. As for the mono theoretical accounts, realist approaches seem to be the dominant framework in both cases. Realist frameworks emphasize the improved material capabilities of Russia and external pressures in its sphere of influence. The later component of the realist approach is stressed more by scholars from both academic circles. Moreover, even the studies that utilize different approaches, such as ideational explanations, domestic political factors, decision-maker related approaches, or the ones that highlight the regional competition, emphasize the role of the strategic or geopolitical imperatives as a factor that cannot be ignored regarding how RFP is formed and implemented
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |