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Russian Insecurities: How Fear Drives Perception in the Near Abroad
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2020), pp. 23–32
Evan Kerrrane  

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Pub. online: 23 September 2020      Type: Research Article      Open accessOpen Access

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20 February 2020
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20 June 2020
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23 September 2020

Abstract

Interpreting Russian actions in the Near Abroad relies on the perception of Russian intent, but all too often states fail to analyse how Moscow interprets Western objectives. While defensive realist theorists argue that states tend to seek only enough power to survive within the system, the U.S. 2017 National Security Strategy argues Moscow is a revisionist state, seeking a return to great power status. Increasing tensions among the actors in the region gives rise to potential misperception of intent. This article analyses state motivations under a defensive realist paradigm and addresses how Russian actions may emerge from a defensive perspective. Using a defensive realist framework, this article elevates Russian insecurities and fear of Western influence in the Near Abroad as the primary motivator of state action.

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