International Politics and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Resumen del libro

This book uses the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a compelling and dramatic case study to engage with ten key concepts of International Relations (IR).

By focusing on enduring concepts, rather than fleeting events, it provides students and experts alike with a lasting framework for understanding 21st-century international conflicts. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar, providing innovative, critical thinking that sheds light on a specific aspect of the Russo- Ukrainian War. Rigorous analysis, expert insight, discussion of relevant debates, recent literature, and reference works provide readers with an in-depth exploration of key concepts through the lens of interstate war. The book offers readers a comprehensive approach that includes a mastery of the most important concepts in IR; an exploration of the main debates surrounding each of these concepts; and an empirical analysis of the war.

Its accessible style and conceptual, pedagogical, and empirical contributions will make it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of 21st-century international politics, security studies, foreign policy analysis, and strategic studies.

Índice

1 Introduction: The Russo-Ukrainian War and the Unravelling of Liberal Certainties. Jonathan Paquin and Alexander Lanoszka 

2 Sovereignty and the Russo-Ukrainian War. Magdalena DembiNska and Maria Popova 

3 Humiliation: A Powerful Fuel for War. Sergii Glebov 

4 NATO Enlargement: The Cause or the Effect of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?. Émile Lambert-Deslandes and Stéfanie von Hlatky 

5 Perception: Explaining the Divergent Assessments of the Ukraine War Among Western Governments. Marie Robin and Olivier Schmitt 

6 Deterrence: Biden’s Strategic Failure and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine. Pierre Colautti and Jonathan Paquin 

7 From Hybrid Warfare to Conventional Force: Russia’s 2022 Military Escalation Against Ukraine. Alexander Lanoszka  

8 Sanctions on Russia: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why. Benjamin Hilgenstock, Elina Ribakova, and Lucas Risinger 

9 Burden-Sharing: Explaining Allied Military Support to Ukraine. Justin Massie, Barbora Tallová, Nicolas-François Perron and Srdjan Vucetic 

10 International Criminal Law: The ICC’s Warrant Against Putin. Julian Fernandez 

11 Multipolarity and the War in Ukraine: The Use and Abuse of an IR Concept. Andrej Krickovic 

12 Conclusion: Toward a More Unstable and Contested International System. Jonathan Paquin and Alexander Lanoszka