Opposite Paths: Hegemonic Crisis and Identity Divergences between Ukraine and Russia
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https://doi.org/10.30612/mones.v14i28.19032Keywords:
Ukraine, Russia, Hegemony, IdentitiesAbstract
This article utilizes neo-Gramscian and constructivist frameworks to analyze the underlying causes of the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing both structural and identity-related factors. It examines the crisis of the International Liberal Order, the formation of Russian identity through concepts like “Russian World” (‘Russkiy Mir’) and Eurasianism, and the shifting identity of Ukraine. Through this lens, the article reveals the fundamental tensions between Russia's resistance to the Liberal Order and Ukraine's pursuit of integration into it. These tensions, shaped by deep-rooted societal structures and evolving identities, are presented as key drivers behind the conflict’s onset and its enduring ramifications.
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