The problem of the methodological understanding of the new role of Russia: reasons, prospects, risks

Authors

  • Vadim F. Gigin Belarusian State University, Nezavisimosti avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

Keywords:

geopolitic, Russia, world order, unipolar and multipolar world, Putin doctrine

Abstract

The article deals with the prerequisites for the formation of a new geopolitical role of Russia. The author makes an attempt to develop a methodology for the analysis of the process as a phase transition of the world order from a unipolar to a multipolar world. The definition of the Putin doctrine as the strategy of Russia’s actions in the world. Also, the author analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of this strategy.

Author Biography

  • Vadim F. Gigin, Belarusian State University, Nezavisimosti avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

    PhD (history), docent; dean of the faculty of philosophy and social science

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Published

2019-01-15

Issue

No. 2 (2017): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology

Section

Social Researches

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How to Cite

[1]
Gigin, V.F. 2019. The problem of the methodological understanding of the new role of Russia: reasons, prospects, risks. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology. 2 (Jan. 2019), 60–63.