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Neo-realism and Pragmatism in Foreign Policy of Russia. The Fall of Communism

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  • Eugen ROTARU

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In practice, states have two options in designing foreign policy: counterbalance and alignment. Russia follows both strategies in relation with different foreign actors. Offensivity characterizes Russia’s relations with Moldova and Ukraine, where energetic and military ascendancy allows it to act subversively. On the other hand the Russian federation has intensive cooperation with China through the Shanghai Organization while in relation with NATO Russia still remains suspicious. Despite foreign policy guided by neorealistic principles, it seems that there is still a possibility of a different pattern in relations with the EU being adopted.

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  • Eugen ROTARU, 2008. "Neo-realism and Pragmatism in Foreign Policy of Russia. The Fall of Communism," Europolity – Continuity and Change in European Governance - Old Series, Department of International Relations and European Integration, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, vol. 2(3), pages 72-82.
    • Handle: RePEc:epl:eplold:y:2008:v:2:i:3:p:72-82
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