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The Sources of Russian Conduct
an Analysis of Russian Power Projection 2000-2016
Michael Lyons
Art der Arbeit
Master-Thesis (ULG)
Universität
Universität Wien
Fakultät
Postgraduate Center
Studiumsbezeichnung bzw. Universitätlehrgang (ULG)
Universitätslehrgang für Internationale Studien (M.A.I.S.-Lg)
Betreuer*in
Thomas Row
DOI
10.25365/thesis.47897
URN
urn:nbn:at:at-ubw:1-22773.56138.839764-4
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Abstracts
Abstract
(Deutsch)
Diese Masterarbeit befasst sich mit einer Analyse von drei verschiedenen Komponenten der Russischen Machtprojektion. Die erste Komponente behandelt das Modernisierungsprogramm des Militärs. Im zweiten Abschnitt geht es um die Beschreibung der verschiedenen Trends bei den Geheimdienstoperationen und die sogenannte „hybride Kriegsführung“. Soft Power und ökonomische Arbeitsmittel stehen im Zentrum des dritten Teils. Die Verbindung dieser drei Komponenten rückt Russland in die Position einer Großmacht im Internationalen System. Dabei greift diese Arbeit auf geschichtliche Geschehnisse, Theorien der Internationalen Beziehungen, Sicherheitsstudien und Wirtschaftstheorien zurück.
Abstract
(Englisch)
This thesis analyzes methods of Russian power projection in the Putin era through three categorical case studies: (1) recent developments in the military modernization program, (2) covert means of power projection, (3) the confluence of soft power and economic means of power projection. The thesis employs an interdisciplinary approach including; history, theories of international relations, and security studies, with limited forays into economic theory.
Ultimately the Russian Federation has attempted in this period to project an enhanced power status through various techniques, the primary goal of which to operate as one of the premier global powers.
Firstly the thesis explains the historical development of the Russian military modernization program’s (SAP-2020) creation and supply a brief survey of some of the advancements made to the Ground Forces, Navy, and Air Force. The Airborne troops and Strategic missile troops are not given special focus.
Secondly, the most effective means of projecting Russian power has been covert means of power projection, this includes; hybrid warfare in Ukraine, political manipulation through cyber actions, assassinations, and penetration of independent states. Most of these actions are misjudged by Western scholarship as something new, but drawing on the continuation of Soviet techniques one can realize that these are not new but a continuation of old techniques.
Thirdly, Russia utilizes formal levels of its power to not only coerce others into a preferred action but also to gain influence. The third chapter will focus on some of the recent trends in Russian smart power action. These trends include: the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in foreign policy, the relationship with Beijing, attempts at diversifying its economy, and the role of natural resources in its foreign policy.
These factors portray to the reader how the Russian Federation is able to interlope into the club of great powers, through its action. While the Russian Federation has been dealt a relatively weak hand in comparison to other nations, it is able to play that hand very strongly and achieve its goals, operating as a great power. The time period focussed on for the bulk of the analysis is 2000 to 2016, however in certain cases for historical background and the latest developments this timeline may be deviated from
Schlagwörter
Schlagwörter
(Deutsch)
Russia Russian Military SAP-2020 Russian secret services cyber the Baltics Vladimir Putin Chirkov Shoigu
Autor*innen
Michael Lyons
Haupttitel (Englisch)
The Sources of Russian Conduct
Hauptuntertitel (Englisch)
an Analysis of Russian Power Projection 2000-2016
Publikationsjahr
2017
Umfangsangabe
172 Seiten : Illustrationen
Sprache
Englisch
Beurteiler*in
Thomas Row
Klassifikationen
15 Geschichte > 15.74 Russland ,
89 Politologie > 89.75 Internationale Konflikte: Allgemeines ,
89 Politologie > 89.80 Militärwesen: Allgemeines ,
89 Politologie > 89.83 Kriegführung ,
89 Politologie > 89.86 Nachrichtendienste, Militärische Nachrichtendienste ,
89 Politologie > 89.94 Internationale Beziehungen: Sonstiges
AC Nummer
AC14530930
Utheses ID
42319
Studienkennzahl
UA | 992 | 940 | |