Ruski utjecaj na području Zapadnog Balkana

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Russian influence in the Western Balkans
• Author: Anđela Ćurić
• Mentor: Robert Barić (mentor)
• Mentor: Jugoslav Jozić (komentor)
• Committee member: Lidija Kos-Stanišić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Robert Barić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Jugoslav Jozić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; (Croatian Defence Academy "Dr. Franjo Tuđman"); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-06-28, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Security and Defense Science

Abstract

U ovome radu obrađuje se ruski utjecaj na području Zapadnog Balkana. U narednim poglavljima
osvrnut ćemo se na povijesni pregled razvoja ruske politike na ovome području s naglaskom na
period nakon Hladnog rata do početka ukrajinske krize. Također, pozornost će se posvetiti i
trenutnom ratu u Ukrajini kako bi se dobio uvid u geopolitičku sliku Europe i dispozitiv
balkanskih i europskih država. Nastojati će se objasniti ruski ciljevi na području Zapadnog
Balkana. Također, spomenut će se i alati korišteni za propagiranje i veličanje ruskog identiteta.
Ono što preostaje razjasniti do kraja rada jesu ekonomske veze Rusije na području ove regije,
diplomacija te perspektive ruskog utjecaja na području Zapadnog Balkana. Nepobitna je
prisutnost Rusije kroz medije u balkanskim zemljama koje se nisu priključile Europskoj uniji,
posebice u Srbiji koja osim što nije član Europske unije, izbjegava i samu pomisao na ulazak u
Sjeveroatlantski savez (NATO). Istraživačko pitanje koje se postavlja u ovome radu jesu cilj,
način i posljedice aktivnosti Rusije na Zapadnom Balkanu kao i analiza aktivnosti koje se
odvijaju pod njenim angažmanom. Cilj ovog rada je analizirati utjecaj Ruske Federacije na
područje Zapadnog Balkana. Analizirat će se politički, društveni i ekonomski utjecaj na ovome
području te pokušati obraditi značaj i utjecaj ruske politike na području zapadnog Balkana te
ruske strateške, ekonomske i tradicionalne geopolitičke interese zbog kojih je ona tu i prisutna. U
ovome radu proučit će se mogući razlozi zbog kojih je ruska vanjska politika tijekom povijesti
imala utjecaj na području Zapadnog Balkana.

Abstract (english)

This paper examines the Russian influence in the Western Balkans. In the following chapters, we
will provide a historical overview of the development of Russian policy in this region, with a
focus on the period after the Cold War until the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis. Furthermore,
attention will be given to the current war in Ukraine in order to gain insight into the geopolitical
landscape of Europe and the disposition of Balkan and European states. The aim is to explain
Russian objectives in the Western Balkans. Additionally, the tools used for propagating and
glorifying the Russian identity will be mentioned. What remains to be clarified by the end of the
paper are the economic ties of Russia in this region, diplomacy, and the perspectives of Russian
influence in the Western Balkans. Russia's undeniable presence through the media in Balkan
countries that have not joined the European Union, especially in Serbia, which not only is not an
EU member but also avoids the mere thought of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO), will be addressed. The research question posed in this paper is the aim, method, and
consequences of Russian activities in the Western Balkans, as well as the analysis of activities
taking place under its engagement. The objective of this paper is to analyze the influence of the
Russian Federation in the Western Balkans. It will examine the political, social, and economic
impact on this region and attempt to process the significance and influence of Russian policy in
the Western Balkans, as well as Russia's strategic, economic, and traditional geopolitical interests
that explain its presence there. Possible reasons why Russian foreign policy has historically had
an impact on the Western Balkans will be explored in this paper

• Keywords: Rusija; ruska politika i utjecaj; Zapadni Balkan; geopolitika
• Keywords (english): Russia; Russian politics and influence; Western Balkans; geopolitics
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:249:984683
• Study programme: Title: Military Leadership and Management; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) vojnog vođenja i upravljanja (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) vojnog vođenja i upravljanja)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Created on: 2024-01-16 10:28:42