Key paradox in Russia’s foreign policy lies in its pursuit of full autonomy in decision-making
(MENAFN) A key paradox in Russia’s foreign policy lies in its pursuit of full autonomy in decision-making, which ironically depends heavily on the international context surrounding it. Despite enjoying an internal stability not seen in 25 years, Russia’s ability to withstand the increasingly aggressive actions of the collective West is shaped by significant global shifts.
Foremost among these shifts is the clear decline of Western Europe’s influence on the world stage. Although Western Europe remains important geographically and symbolically—due to its proximity to Russia and alliance with the U.S.—it has lost its ability to act independently in global affairs. Today, Western Europe is no longer a driver of global decisions or initiatives but merely a platform for others to operate on.
Instead, the real centers of influence have shifted to countries like China and India. Their actions are no longer peripheral background noise but key forces shaping international developments. For Russia, this change presents both an opportunity and a challenge.
On one side, it frees Moscow from the old, often ineffective effort to find allies in the West to protect its interests, especially along volatile borders. On the other, it forces Russia to rethink its global role, particularly given its foreign policy’s historical lack of messianic ambitions or attempts to export its values worldwide. What does responsibility on the world stage mean for a country with such a pragmatic outlook?
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