Realism provides useful tools for dissecting state behaviour and interests, but it cannot fully account for Russia’s diplomatic misfires or the moral and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.
Moldovan politicians should play the geopolitical game cautiously to avoid any unexpected outcomes of the upcoming referendum.
Labelling Russia’s contemporary actions in Ukraine as hybrid warfare fails to accurately depict the evolving nature of the ongoing conflict.
Putin can remain in office until 2036, when he will turn 84, but he will preside over a state with fewer people and dwindling resources.
The appropriation of surzhyk testifies to the tendency towards elevation of Ukraine’s linguistic varieties and acceptance of variation, which goes against the colonial idealisation of strictly traced norms.
Post-conflict Russia is unlikely to tilt pro-Western as the country’s main priorities include the survival and reframing of historically built national values.
Dylan Motin explores the idea of bandwagoning with great powers in contemporary Asia and Europe, but could do with more discussion of the accompanying theories.
Putin’s vision of reconciliation between Ukraine and Russia is flawed and demonstrates his intransigence.
IR scholars should recognise the possibility of being targeted by hostile intelligence services and stay informed about the methods used to exploit individual vulnerabilities.
Russia’s Crimea policy is about history, religion, literature, myth, and imperial as well as military glory – which is a long-winded way of saying it’s about identity.
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