Repository logo
 

Post-Socialist Regions in the World System

Accepted version
Peer-reviewed

Repository DOI


Type

Article

Change log

Authors

Lane, David 

Abstract

Following the dismantling of the state socialist bloc, the new independent states sought a place in the world order in different contexts and state combinations. The paper considers different possibilities, and outlines the formation of regional post-socialist regions. The Russian Federation’s past, present and possible future regional alliances are discussed. Russia’s economic synergy is considered to be with the European Union. It is contended that Russia has been pushed towards the SCO and the BRICS by misguided Western policy. A movement to a more pluralistic world system is compared to the unitary paradigm of Wallerstein. The rise of a ‘counterpoint’ (a semi-core) to the hegemonic core is considered to be a geo-political alternative.

Description

This is the author accepted manuscript. It is currently under an indefinite embargo pending publication by Taylor & Francis.

Keywords

regions, Russia, European Union, Eurasian Union, world system, Commonwealth of Independent States

Journal Title

Perspectives on European Politics and Society

Conference Name

Journal ISSN

2374-5118
2374-5126

Volume Title

Publisher

Taylor & Francis