CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2014
| Author | Kamarova, Alisa Kudratulloyevna |
|---|---|
| Title | Changes in Russian Foreign Policy: Implications for the EU in Central Asia |
| Summary | The groundbreaking events in Crimea have recently shaken up the international political arena. Having challenged the status quo, they placed an even greater pressure on the highly contested changing geopolitical landscape of the Post-Soviet area. More than a theoretical underpinning for the newly crystallized backbone of Russian foreign policy – the Putin Doctrine, this research offers an investigation of its implications for Central Asian and European Union foreign policy vis-à-vis the region. Upon examination of recent developments, the research sees a steady consolidation of Russian presence and influence in the region that signifies the increased importance and need for rethinking of EU strategy. Through the analysis of key interests and instruments utilized by both actors: Russia and the EU, this thesis highlights the disadvantageous position of the EU and a lack of substantial leverages in the region. Based on the main findings, subsequent policy recommendations are offered. |
| Supervisor | Balazs, Peter |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2014/kamarova_alisa.pdf |
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