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ID112151
Title ProperNationalism for export? the domestic and foreign-policy implications of the new Russian idea
LanguageENG
AuthorMarch, Luke
Publication2012.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Focusing on diverse state approaches to nationalism provides a more nuanced view than that of Russian domestic and foreign policies driven directly by revanchist nationalism. The Russian authorities' 'official nationality' is moderate in aspiration. However, the effect is less benign because the Kremlin both mobilises extreme nationalism for regime goals and suppresses it when it becomes destabilising. This approach prevents nationalism either of extreme or moderate orientation becoming an influential, independent force in Russian politics. Such conflicting imperatives make Russia a more unpredictable international partner than if its policies were founded on a consistent ideological nationalism.
`In' analytical NoteEurope-Asia Studies Vol. 64, No.3; May 2012: p.401-425
Journal SourceEurope-Asia Studies Vol. 64, No.3; May 2012: p.401-425
Key WordsNationalism ;  Russia ;  Foreign Policy ;  Revanchist Nationalism ;  Ideological Nationalism