| ID | 131018 |
| Title Proper | Defensive imperialism |
| Other Title Information | the evolution of Russia's regional foreign policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Luxmoore, Mathew |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines Russia's approach to the post-Soviet space in relation to domestic stability during
I'utin's first two terms. It identi?es three dimensions of security which underpinned foreign policy during
this period-ideological, economic, and mi1itary~and demonstrates how each interacted with policies on the domestic front. Assessing Rnssia's response to Ukraine's Orange Revolution, it shows how the events of 2004 initiated a shift towards insulation from perceived external threats to political stability. A policy of "defensive imperialism" emerged whereby offensive actions abroad were aimed fundamentally at facilitating a stable external environment to politically safeguard the regime. The article concludes with a brief assessment of developments since 2008, and offers a pessimistic prognosis of the impact this trend will have on Russia's domestic stability and its international relations. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Journal on World Peace Vol.31, No.2; June 2014: p.73-112 |
| Journal Source | International Journal on World Peace Vol.31, No.2; June 2014: p.73-112 |
| Key Words | Regional Strategy ; Russia ; Regional Politics ; Foreign Policy - Russia ; Politics ; Defensive Imperialism ; Political Stability ; Ukraine's Orange Revolution ; Ukraine ; Crimea ; Security ; Economic Demonstrates ; Military Demonstrate ; Domestic Stability ; Geopolitics ; Geostrategic ; Post Soviet Space ; International Federations - IF ; International Alliance - IA ; International Cooperation - IC ; International Organization - IO ; International Relations - IR ; International Coordination ; Political Accuracy |