A New Eastern Question? - Great Powers and the Post-Yugoslav States

The essays in this compilation examine the intersection of international politics in the post-Yugoslav states, focusing on the influence and impact of the European Union, the United States, Russia, China, and Turkey. They explore the implications of external actors' policies for the region's Euro-Atlantic integration, security, and stability. The analysis reveals the importance of the post-Yugoslav states for the EU and the US, as well as the current trend of disengagement by these two democratic actors. It also highlights the role of Russia, China, and Turkey in the region and their contrast to European and US policies. The analytical time frame covers the period 1991-2018, and the essays examine the changes in the foreign policies of great powers as they relate to the region's institutional set-up.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon

This comprehensive collection of essays by scholars from the region of Western Europe, the United States, and the post-Yugoslav states delves into the intricate intersection of international politics in these states, with a particular focus on the influence and impact of the European Union, the United States, Russia, China, and Turkey. The essays examine the implications of external actors' policies in the region for its Euro-Atlantic integration, security, and stability, and explore the question of whether we are witnessing the emergence of a new Eastern Question in the post-Yugoslav states.

Furthermore, the essays shed light on the role of Russia, China, and Turkey in the region, contrasting their policies with those of the European Union and the United States. It becomes evident that the region is once again becoming a playground of Great Power games and wider geopolitical strategic interests.

The analytical time frame encompasses the period from 1991 to 2018, during which significant changes in the foreign policies of great powers have taken place. The essays explore how these changes relate to the institutional set-up of the region, examining, for instance, the impact of these changes on the European Union's hegemony in the region. They also explore whether Russia, China, and Turkey actively contribute to changing the rules of the game in the region, whether through their involvement in the accession process or regional cooperation.

Overall, this collection of essays provides a valuable insight into the complex dynamics of international politics in the post-Yugoslav states, shedding light on the roles of external actors, the emergence of new geopolitical challenges, and the evolving institutional landscape of the region.

Weight: 666g
ISBN-13: 9783838213750