A Constructivist Perspective: Russia’s Politics on Ukraine and Annexation of Crimea (2014)

Ayşegül KETENCİ; Çiğdem NAS

Article Details

A Constructivist Perspective: Russia’s Politics on Ukraine and Annexation of Crimea (2014)

Authors:

Ayşegül KETENCİ | Çiğdem NAS

Publisher:

Bilge Adamlar Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi

Main Topics:

International relations

Journal:

Bilge Strateji 2021 Vol.12 Issue 22, pp.53-88

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000699881

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

1309-212X

pISSN:

1309-212X

Abstract:

 

In the study, Russia’s relationship with Ukraine in terms of the annexation of Crimea is discussed using the Constructivist paradigm, which considers identity as the main motivation of states› behavior. Since Russia›s annexation of Crimea is due to the deterioration of Russia›s relations with Ukraine and Ukraine›s rapprochement with Western alliances, Russia›s relations with Ukraine were included in the study, and the annexation of Crimea is tried to be explained depending on these relations. On the issue of annexation, Russia strives not to be harmed its interests, which are based on its identity and tries to construct norms and create an appropriate discourse by emphasizing that Russia acts in accordance with international law. The case of Crimea is closely linked to Russia›s common history and culture with Ukraine, and the country›s mental codes, basic identity features that have existed for centuries.

 

In the study, Russia’s relationship with Ukraine in terms of the annexation of Crimea is discussed using the Constructivist paradigm, which considers identity as the main motivation of states› behavior. Since Russia›s annexation of Crimea is due to the deterioration of Russia›s relations with Ukraine and Ukraine›s rapprochement with Western alliances, Russia›s relations with Ukraine were included in the study, and the annexation of Crimea is tried to be explained depending on these relations. On the issue of annexation, Russia strives not to be harmed its interests, which are based on its identity and tries to construct norms and create an appropriate discourse by emphasizing that Russia acts in accordance with international law. The case of Crimea is closely linked to Russia›s common history and culture with Ukraine, and the country›s mental codes, basic identity features that have existed for centuries.

Article Details

A Constructivist Perspective: Russia’s Politics on Ukraine and Annexation of Crimea (2014)

Authors: Ayşegül KETENCİ | Çiğdem NAS

Publisher: Bilge Adamlar Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi

Main Topics: International relations

Journal: Bilge Strateji 2021 Vol.12 Issue 22, pp.53-88

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000699881

Frequency: Bi-Annual

eISSN: 1309-212X

pISSN: 1309-212X

Issues

Authors:

Ayşegül KETENCİ | Çiğdem NAS

Publisher:

Bilge Adamlar Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi

Main Topics:

International relations

Journal:

Bilge Strateji 2021 Vol.12 Issue 22, pp.53-88

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000699881

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

1309-212X

pISSN:

1309-212X