SOME ASPECTS OF THE ROLE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE BALKANS AFTER THE COLD WAR
Journal
Political Thought
Date Issued
2018-12
Author(s)
Vasko Naumovski
Abstract
Energy and economy have become the new priorities for Russia in the Balkans,
without abandoning the strategic geopolitical and security interests. The rise of
the Turkish interest in the region additionally increased the need for adjustments
in the post-Cold War political landscape. Shifting the United States’ focus away
from the Balkans has created new opportunities for Russia, and the stalemate
in the EU accession of some Balkan countries has led to modifications in their
foreign policy goals.
This paper examines Russia’s influence in the countries of the Balkan region, its
interests in this part of Europe, as well as its relations to other (dis)integration
processes. The following questions will be analysed: What were the reasons
for the Soviet involvement in conflicts on the Balkans during the World Wars
and the Cold War? How did Russia react to the dissolution of Yugoslavia? What
were the responses of Russian foreign policy to the EU and NATO enlargement
by countries in the region? What are the circumstances of the Russian position
regarding the independence of Kosovo? How does the energy issue relate to
the bilateral relations with the Balkan countries? What theoretical assumptions
can be used to explain Russia’s policy in the region? Is Russia seeking to restore
the balance of power established during the Cold War? What are the future
prospects of the Russian influence in the Balkans?
without abandoning the strategic geopolitical and security interests. The rise of
the Turkish interest in the region additionally increased the need for adjustments
in the post-Cold War political landscape. Shifting the United States’ focus away
from the Balkans has created new opportunities for Russia, and the stalemate
in the EU accession of some Balkan countries has led to modifications in their
foreign policy goals.
This paper examines Russia’s influence in the countries of the Balkan region, its
interests in this part of Europe, as well as its relations to other (dis)integration
processes. The following questions will be analysed: What were the reasons
for the Soviet involvement in conflicts on the Balkans during the World Wars
and the Cold War? How did Russia react to the dissolution of Yugoslavia? What
were the responses of Russian foreign policy to the EU and NATO enlargement
by countries in the region? What are the circumstances of the Russian position
regarding the independence of Kosovo? How does the energy issue relate to
the bilateral relations with the Balkan countries? What theoretical assumptions
can be used to explain Russia’s policy in the region? Is Russia seeking to restore
the balance of power established during the Cold War? What are the future
prospects of the Russian influence in the Balkans?
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