Ukraine and Beyond: Russia's Strategic Security Challenge to Europe

Editors: Haaland Matlary, Janne, Heier, Tormod (Eds.)
Analyses in depth the many facets of Russian positions and Europe’s policy and strategic response
Offers expert insights across varied academic fields, including theology, political science, history, philosophy, and law
Explores the interplay between various fields in relation to security and strategy

This book is the first full-spectrum analysis of Russian and European norms of political action, ranging from international law, ethics, and strategy, to the specific norms for the use of force. It brings together leading scholars from these various fields, examining the differences in norm understanding between Russia and Europe. In light of the 2014 occupation and annexation of Crimea by Russia, and its subsequent covert participation in the internal affairs of Ukraine, including aggressive flying and major military exercises, Russia seems to be a classical revisionist power, intent on changing the balance of power in Europe in particular. It also reaches beyond Europe, inserting itself as the key actor in the Syrian war. The book therefore considers how we should understand Russia. It also questions whether or not the West, in particular Europe, responds adequately in this delicate and dangerous new situation. The book concludes that at present Russia acts strategically and with considerable success whereas Europe is reactive in its response.

Topics
Russian and Post-Soviet Politics
Military and Defence Studies
Foreign Policy
Conflict Studies
Diplomacy



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