Between Russia and the West. A Socio-Political Dimension of the Relations between Moldova and the European Union Cover Image

Między Rosją a Zachodem. Polityczno-społeczny wymiar relacji Mołdawii z Unią Europejską
Between Russia and the West. A Socio-Political Dimension of the Relations between Moldova and the European Union

Author(s): Marcin Orzechowski, Dominika Noskowska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Sociology of Politics, Globalization
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: international conflicts; republic of moldova; russian federation; european union; european neighbourhood policy; eastern partnership

Summary/Abstract: The authors analyse the relations between Moldova and the European Union. They identify the causes of the difficulties while Eastern Partnership was being implemented in that state. A special part is played here by the Russian Federation that is defending its strategic interests in the areas of Eastern Europe, which is considered to be the Russian zone. The authors also present a thesis that the society of Moldova is divided as far as a possible integration with the EU is concerned, and a significant part of it prefer a pro-Russian option, which is supported by the establishment in the two countries. Thanks to that Russia finds it easier to back up the separatist tendencies in the area around the Dniester River (Transnistria, Transdniester, Trans- Dniestr, Transdniestria, or Pridnestrovie).

  • Issue Year: 17/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 45-57
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish