How did the disintegration of the Soviet Union reshape the structural dynamics of international politics, and what were its implications for global power configurations, security architectures, and normative frameworks in the post-Cold War international order?

The Disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Transformation of the Post-Cold War International Order The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked a watershed moment in modern international relations. As the terminal crisis of a superpower with global ideological, strategic, and military reach, the disintegration of the USSR not only ended the bipolar … Continue reading How did the disintegration of the Soviet Union reshape the structural dynamics of international politics, and what were its implications for global power configurations, security architectures, and normative frameworks in the post-Cold War international order?

Assess whether the expansionist actions of the current Russian regime reflect ambitions for a ‘Greater Russia’ reminiscent of the Soviet era.

The Expansionist Tendencies of the Current Russian Regime and the Vision of a ‘Greater Russia’ Introduction The resurgence of Russian assertiveness on the global stage, particularly since the early 2000s, has sparked widespread debate among scholars and policymakers regarding the geopolitical ambitions of the Kremlin. Under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, Russia has pursued a … Continue reading Assess whether the expansionist actions of the current Russian regime reflect ambitions for a ‘Greater Russia’ reminiscent of the Soviet era.