THE ROLE OF FROZEN CONFLICTS IN RUSSIA'S POLICY TOWARD THE ‘NEAR ABROAD’ REGION
THE ROLE OF FROZEN CONFLICTS IN RUSSIA'S POLICY TOWARD THE ‘NEAR ABROAD’ REGION
Author(s): Petru MihalceaSubject(s): Government/Political systems, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: Russia; frozen conflict; EU; security; Transnistria;
Summary/Abstract: The dissolution of the USSR did not bring clarity over Russia and newly independent states relations. Despite an apparent peaceful process, the dissolution brought in light many conflicts that Russia used to mediate as central peacekeeper actor of the region and claim its ‘near abroad’ as a strategic area of vital interest. Its aspiration to regain international recognition as a great power and maintain control over the former soviet states made conflict resolution an endless and unclear process that anchor countries further development. Used by Russia to maintain its military posture on the contentious front with western countries, it denies the statehood of host countries and threatens populations’ security.
Journal: Defense Resources Management in the 21st Century
- Issue Year: 16/2021
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 167-171
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English