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Georgia and Moldova in the context of Russian imperialistic foreign policy: domestic and geopolitical implications / Czajowski, Andrzej; Herbut, Maciej (1980-); Kunert-Milcarz, Renata
Autorzy
Czajowski, Andrzej, Red.
Herbut, Maciej (1980-), Red.
Kunert-Milcarz, Renata, Red.
Tytuł
Georgia and Moldova in the context of Russian imperialistic foreign policy: domestic and geopolitical implications
Serie wydawnicze
Acta Universitatis Wratislaviensis
Wydawnictwo
Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego, 2017
ISBN
9788322935446
Hasła przedmiotowe
List of Abbreviations 8 Introduction and Methodology 11 The Methodology 14 Macropolitics vs. Innenpolitik theories of international relations 15 The process of merging different schools of thought 20 Kaplans' systematic approach and Onuf's constructivism 20 Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) 22 References 23 Decoding Russian Foreign Policy Objectives and their Implications for Georgia and Moldova 28 Introduction 28 Russian foreign policy: Official documents, nature of the regime and implications for Georgia and Moldova 30 The Economy of the Russian Federation under Putin 35 "Cultural Policy" of the Russian Federation - concepts, strategies and an understanding of global politics 44 Theorizing about Russian Foreign Policy: Implications for Georgia and Moldova 48 References 54 Georgia 63 Cultural and Historical Aspects of Georgian Politics within the Context of Russian-Georgian Relations 65 Introduction 65 Part 1. A historical overview 67 Stuck between empires 67 The 18th and 19th centuries: Successes and failures in the struggle for independence 68 The Post-Soviet era and the gaining of independence 70 The Rose revolution and its consequences 72 Part 2. Evaluations and analysis: Quo Vadis Georgia? Choosing between Russia and the West 74 How "attractive" is Russia? 74 How attractive is the West? 76 Conclusion: Georgian politics today 78 References 80 Economic Aspects of Russian-Georgian Relations after 2008 84 Introduction 84 Reasons and Outcomes of the war between Russia and Georgia in 2008 (an economic outlook) 85 The Russian "raison d'etat" a context for the war between Georgia and Russia 85 The eastward enlargement of NATO and the EU 86 The development of alternative oil and gas transit routes 86 The "colour revolutions" in Georgia, Kyrgystan and Ukraine 87 Recognition of the independence of Kosovo by western states 87 Economic reasons and consequences of the Russia-Georgia war 88 Short-term economic reasons for the war, further Russian restrictions and the reaction of the world markets 88 Impact of warlike actions on the Georgian economy 89 Georgian economic situation after the war 90 Trade relations with other states 90 Trade Relations with Russia 90 Russian investments in Georgia 91 Tourism 92 Enumeration of finance resources from Russia to Georgia and from Georgia to Russia 92 Negotiations between Georgia and Russia considering 97 Russian membership in the WTO 97 Future Perspectives 98 Trade relations between Georgia and Russia 98 Other forms of exerting economic pressure on Georgia 99 Other types of threats from the Russian side 100 Exploit the still unresolved status of the separatist republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia 101 Exploit Russian bargaining and veto position in the international arena 101 Threats of a military character 101 Conclusion 102 References 103 Georgia's Foreign Policy: Geopolitical Priorities and Challenges in a Period of Transition 113 Introduction 113 Internal dynamics and background: views of the public 114 Political views and perceptions of Georgian Foreign Policy 119 Georgian Foreign Policy: changing priotities 119 Two case Studies of Russian domination in the region 126 Soft Power in action - The Iranian opportunity? 126 Hard Power in action- the struggle for the transit routes 128 Conclusions 132 References 133 Moldova 138 Moldova and Russia: History, Identity, Politics 140 Introduction 140 The Origins of Moldovan statehood 140 Moldova/Bessarabia under Russian influence 141 The 20th century: Greater Romania, Soviet Moldova and the Republic of Moldova 142 Russia and national identity in Moldova 143 Discourses of identity in Moldovan politics 146 Contemporary geopolitical orientation of Moldovans 150 Russian influences and the decision-making process in Moldovan politics 151 References 153 Economic and Social Factors Influencing Moldovan Foreign and Domestic Policy 157 Introduction 157 The geopolitical location of Moldova 157 The status of Transnistria and the border issues 158 Demography 160 Social structure 161 Economy 162 Military potential 164 Conclusions 165 References 165 Between East and West: The Republic of Moldova under Russian Influence 171 Introduction 171 Between states. Are relations between Russia and Moldova rather cold? 173 The first years of Independence of Moldova and its relations with Russia (1991-2001) 173 Political changes and the attempt to modernise the state 176 Moldovan Foreign Policy Conception - between confusion and reality 177 Comparative analysis of Russian foreign policy conceptions 179 Moldova's security strategy 180 Between organizations. Moldova and the EU - between success and failure? 181 The conflict between the EU and Eurasian Union 183 Role of the OSCE mission 183 Role of NATO 185 The Russian minority - main role on the political stage? 186 Conclusion 188 References 190 The Application of Role Theory in Explaining the Policies of Small States 198 Introduction 198 Role theory as a framework for analysing the policies of small states. 199 "Smallness" in International Relations 202 Is "smallness" a weakness? 202 Specialization, internal stability and adaptability of small states 203 The application of role theory in international relations 210 Possible strategy options for Georgia and Moldova 214 Anally of the West 214 Neutrality 216 Strategic Patience 220 Confronting the Ego with the Alter: Perspectives of role performance of Georgia and Moldova 221 References 223 Conclusions 229 References 236 Index 239 List of Figures and Tables 256 List of Figures 256 List of Tables: 256 Editors 258 Moldavian Team 258 Georgian Team 260
Informacje dodatkowe
Acta Universitatis Wratislaviensis , ISSN 0239-6661 ; nr 3736

Spis treści

Gruzja -- stosunki -- Rosja -- 1990-; Mołdawia -- stosunki -- Rosja -- 1990-; Rosja -- stosunki -- Gruzja -- 1990-; Rosja -- stosunki -- Mołdawia -- 1990-
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