The Role of Military Diplomacy in Foreign Policy of Russia
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Hadith Asemani
1
(Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran.)
Seyyed Mohamad Tabatabei
2
(Department of International Relations, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran.)
Keywords: Russia, Key words: foreign policy, military power, deterrence, military diplomacy,
Abstract :
Abstract: After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia's power declined dramatically from a superpower to a medium level regional power. For a decade after the disintegration of Soviet Union Russian leaders had a passive foreign policy till Putin came into power. The coming of Putin brought about major changes in domestic and foreign policy of Russia. These changes include expansion and development of economic infrastructures along with major overhaul of military structure. These developments are within the larger goals of Russian leader i.e. elevating the position and status of Russia in global equation. In this direction modernization of the army, weapons and military equipment was carried out on the basis of latest technology. The present article by a descriptive-analytical method wants to examine the military polices pursued by Russia in the form of military diplomacy and its impact on Russia's foreign policy. Therefore, the main question raised here is "what is the impact of military diplomacy on foreign policy of Russia?" Since military diplomacy is a new way of showing military capability for avoiding conflict, increasing deterrence power and an instrument in the hands of foreign policy makers in order to increase bargaining power, therefore the adoption of military diplomacy approach has increased Russia's ability to pursue its foreign policy goals and consequently increase its power and position in international developments.
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