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Multipolarity in plural: resignification(s), language games, and Russia's multiple identities
[working paper]
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Freie Universität Berlin, Center for Global Politics
Abstract "In his working paper, the author addresses the situation of linguistic uncertainty that gives obvious political effects. He approaches the concept of multipolarity, which has been well-known for decades, and demonstrates that it has multiple meanings in Russia. He challenges the almost iconic unifo... view more
"In his working paper, the author addresses the situation of linguistic uncertainty that gives obvious political effects. He approaches the concept of multipolarity, which has been well-known for decades, and demonstrates that it has multiple meanings in Russia. He challenges the almost iconic uniformity of the idea of multipolarity, showing that it hides many alternative discourses, both academic and political. As a 'Russian doll', the unpacked multipolarity breaks down into a number of fragments, which constitute a certain menu of Russia's foreign policy choices. The author invites to think more creatively about Russian foreign policy narratives by asking such questions as: how 'real' is multipolarity in the eyes of Russian experts? Is there a gap between its academic understanding and political meaning? Shall Russia and EU find a common language in their worldviews, or are discursive disconnections between them to prevail?" (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Russia; EU; foreign policy; political ideology; political strategy; world politics; international politics; political identity; neorealism; political power; international relations
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2011
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
31 p.
Series
CGP Working Paper Series, 01/2011
ISSN
1869-9243
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications