| ID | 082271 |
| Title Proper | Russia's search for international identity through the sovereign democracy concept |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Makarychev, Andrey S |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The search for common language has become a demanding issues in the Russia-EU relationship. One of the strongest messages contained in Russia's "sovereign democracy" concept is its desire to be regarded as a "normal" country, a full-fledged member of the international community. The concept embodies a search for its own subjectivity, which is ultimately felt to be a pre-condition for its self-assertion vis-vis Europe. Russia does not question any of the basic European norms; instead it seeks to offer an alternative version of each of them. For the Western audience, analysis of these concepts is essential for a better comprehension of Russia's foreign policy arguments. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.2; Jun 2008: p59-62 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 43, No.2; Jun 2008: p59-62 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Foreign Policy ; European Union |