NATO Enlargement and Russian Aggressive Posturing
- ISBN-10
- 1653180234
- ISBN-13
- 9781653180233
- Pages
- 110
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-12-30
- Author
- Brandon Halaychik
Description
Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the world has been engaged in a new dynamic of power politics as the newly formed Russian Federation attempts to establish its identity in Europe. As a regional power Russia is accused of forcing its will on former satellite states through military posturing and aggression as seen in Georgia, Crimea, and Ukraine. This study discusses issues directly related to NATO expansion into former Soviet-bloc states and the Russian Federation's response to these actions. A qualitative research model combined with a case study approach to thoroughly analysis all available relevant data related to the Russian Federations military and political movements was used. The findings are: (1) NATO offers of expansion into former Soviet-bloc states eroded the foundation of the NATO-Russian -Founding act of 1997, (2) United States and European military expansion into states surrounding the Russian Federation has caused a security dilemma and (3) Russian is reacting militarily to protect itself in line with Defensive Structural Realist principals. This study adds context to discussions regarding how to deal diplomatically with the Russian Federation regarding European security.
