Abstract
To demonstrate how Russia blends military and non-military means to achieve its political goals, the chapter analyses two different cases: the Kremlin’s decision to introduce economic counter-sanctions (a non-military mean) and its intervention in the Syrian conflict in 2015 (a military means). It concludes by arguing that while these are seemingly unconnected, in fact, they constitute Russia’s strategic way of conduct in international relations – ‘Information War’ – that blends war and diplomacy.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | New Perspectives on Diplomacy |
| Subtitle of host publication | Contemporary Diplomacy in Action |
| Editors | Jack Spence, Claire Yorke, Alastair Masser |
| Publisher | I. B. Tauris |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1838604615 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- RUSSIA
- information warfare
- Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- Europe
