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The essay discusses Russia’s mission in the contemporary world, as expressed
in the concept of the “Russian Idea.” Some Russian thinkers view the
country as a fortress defending itself (and the world) from alien—primarily
Western—civilizations. Others associate the “Russian Idea” with a bridge
connecting different nations and civilizations. The question of whether
Russia should be focused primarily on protecting national foundations and
geopolitical boundaries or propose an ambitious, transformative agenda has
important practical implications. The essay aims to draw attention to two
sides of the concept—the nationally defensive and the one related to the
dialogue of civilizations, possibly connecting them with each other.
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In an attempt to broaden our perspective on IR theory formation, this article seeks to highlight the significance of ideology. Consistent with the recently revived sociology of knowledge tradition in international studies, we view IR scholarship as grounded in certain social and ideological conditions. Although some scholars have studied the political, ideological, and epistemological biases of Western, particularly American, civilization, in order to achieve a better understanding of global patterns of knowledge formation it is important to look at cases beyond the West. We therefore look at the formation of IR knowledge in Russia, and we argue that the development of a Russian theory of international relations responds to the old debate on the 'Russian idea,' and three distinct ideological traditions that had been introduced to the national discourse in the mid-19th century. Focusing on theories and concepts of the international system, regional order, and foreign policy, as developed by Russian scholars, we attempt to demonstrate how they are shaped by ideological and therefore pre-theoretical assumptions about social reality.
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