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Russlands strategische Narrative über die Ukraine in den Jahren 2019-2022 (am Beispiel der ukrainischen prorussischen Parteien)
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Freie Universität Berlin, Osteuropa-Institut Abt. Politik
Abstract The paper analyses the strategic narrative as one of the tools of legitimisation of authoritarian regimes. Using Russia's strategic narrative as an example, the author shows how this type of political communication can be used by autocrats to justify the regime's aggressive actions in the eyes of do... view more
The paper analyses the strategic narrative as one of the tools of legitimisation of authoritarian regimes. Using Russia's strategic narrative as an example, the author shows how this type of political communication can be used by autocrats to justify the regime's aggressive actions in the eyes of domestic audiences. The main argument of the article is that authoritarian regimes can involve external actors in this process, namely representatives of non-authoritarian states. The paper uses such qualitative research methods as document analysis, content analysis and frame analysis. The empirical material of the work is based on the analysis of speeches of representatives of pro-Russian Ukrainian parties in the talk show "60 Minutes" on the Russian state television in the period 2019-2022, which allowed to determine the role of these politicians in the process of legitimisation of the Russian authoritarian regime and its actions in preparation for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.... view less
Keywords
Russia; Ukraine; narrative; party; legitimation; dictatorship; political communication
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
strategic narrative; strategies of legitimisation of autocratic regimes; pro-Russian parties in Ukraine
Document language
German
Publication Year
2024
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
94 p.
Series
Arbeitspapiere des Osteuropa-Instituts der Freien Universität Berlin, Arbeitsschwerpunkt Politik, 93
ISSN
1434-419X
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications