CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Pittiglio, Alessandro |
|---|---|
| Title | Exploring Germany's Foreign Policy on Russian Gas Imports in the Context of the War on Ukraine: A Comparative Analysis in the lenses of Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism |
| Summary | The aim of this thesis is to dive into the complex interplay of German foreign policy specifically regarding Russian gas imports following the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This thesis will use three prominent International Relations theoretical frameworks—Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism—to construct a better understanding of Germany’s stance on this extremely impactful geopolitical issue. This will be done by conducting a comparative analysis, which aims to shed light on how each theory can explain the motivations, decision-making processes, and outcomes of the policies that Germany has adopted regarding Russian gas imports amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. This thesis will synthesize the important aspects of the three international relations perspectives, to further create a better understanding of the interplay of state interests, international norms, and idealization in the shaping of what we now call contemporary foreign policy. |
| Supervisor | Merlingen, Michael |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/pittiglio_alessandro.pdf |
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