PSC 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Unilateralism, Xenophobia, Viktor Yanukovych
16 Nov 2016
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Scholars have debated russia"s nationalism for decades. Multiple narratives: many actors promote a nationalist agenda in russia. The regime itself - presidential administration and government. Manipulate references to russia"s atemporal national identity in domestic and international affairs. Is decreasing in size and enthusiasm for service. Manage patriotic campaigns in order to protect their interests. Capture public funds while their leaders try to build careers based on nationalist slogans, seeking to become advisors to the regime. Disseminate consensus-generating views on russia"s mission in the world and the soundness of current public policies. From above and below: nationalist slogans come from both above and below, many political groups claim to be nationalist in one form or another. Often favor an authoritarian regime: however, there is a growing trend of democratic nationalism. Cossack organizations: russia"s traditional paramilitary militias: grassroots nationalist claims stem from two narratives.
