This research paper outlines the life of Yevgeny Primakov, describe his activities, and emphasize his importance to Putinism. Which influence did Primakov have on the foreign affairs of Russia?
Primakov was foreign minister and prime minister of the Russian Federation in the 1990s. He was a bold critic of the oligarchs and their neoliberal capitalism, a staunch defender of Russian national interests after the pro-western foreign policy of the early post-Soviet years, and a man whom many Russians considered the best president their country never had.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- The transformation process of the Russian foreign affairs
- II. Main Part
- Who was Yevgeny Primakov? - Family, youth, education
- Political career - Primakov's important offices
- Turning to the West and Priority of the "Middle East"
- Primakov and Jelzin as a new axis? - multipolarism and realism
- Primakovs Agenda - What is a multipolar world order?
- Primakov as Prime Minister
- III. Conclusion
- Primakov and the Putinism - How important was Primakov's policy for Putin?
- Outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to outline the life and activities of Yevgeny Primakov, a prominent figure in Russian foreign policy during the 1990s, and to analyze his influence on the emergence of Putinism.
- The transformation process of Russian foreign policy since the collapse of the Soviet Union
- The role of Yevgeny Primakov in shaping Russian foreign policy
- The evolution of Russian foreign policy concepts from "unconditionally turning to the West" to "geopolitical multipolarism"
- Primakov's legacy and its potential impact on Putinism
- The significance of Primakov's approach to foreign policy in the context of a multipolar world order
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- I. Introduction: This chapter provides a historical context for the study by outlining the transformation process of Russian foreign policy after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It discusses the key milestones in this process, including the introduction of reforms by Mikhail Gorbachev and the emergence of the Russian Federation as the successor state.
- II. Main Part: This section delves deeper into the life and career of Yevgeny Primakov, exploring his family background, education, and political journey. It examines his key roles as Foreign Minister and Prime Minister, and analyzes his contributions to Russian foreign policy, particularly in the areas of multipolarism and realism.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research paper focuses on key concepts such as Russian foreign policy, post-Soviet transformation, multipolarism, realism, Yevgeny Primakov, Putinism, and the impact of Primakov's policy on the current Russian political landscape.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2017, Foreign policy-making in Russia. Which influence did Yevgeny Primakov have on the foreign affairs of Russia?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1308070
