| ID | 082094 |
| Title Proper | Discursive resistance to EU-Enticement |
| Other Title Information | the Russian elite and (the lack of) Europeanisation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kratochvil, Petr |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores the discourse of the Russian elite on foreign policy in general and on the European Union in particular, and identifies the main reasons for Russia's resistance to Europeanisation. At a theoretical level, the article builds upon the study of discourse conceived in 'structural' terms, and argues that discursive incompatibility at a deeper discursive level prevents the socialisation of elite members to attitudes more sympathetic to Europe at a more superficial level. Methodologically, the research is based on content analysis of major Russian foreign policy documents, presidential speeches and, in particular, of a set of interviews with Russian foreign policy-makers and academics most frequently in touch with the European Union |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 60, No.3; may 2008: p397-422 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 60, No.3; may 2008: p397-422 |
| Key Words | European Union ; Russia ; Foreign Relations |