The Rise of Eurasianism: A Trend or a Trip?
So, here we are in the 21st century, where the world is a global village, and yet, some folks are trying to bring back the good ol’ days of… Eurasianism? Yep, you heard that right. Eurasianist sentiments are like that one hit wonder from the ’80s that suddenly pops up on your playlist and you’re like, “Wait, wasn’t this over?” Apparently not.
According to a poll by the Levada Center in 2021, a whopping 64% of Russian citizens see Russia as a non-European country. Only 29% are still holding on to the idea that Russia is part of Europe. It’s like that awkward moment when you’re not sure if you’re invited to the party or not.
The “Unique Country-Civilization”: Russia’s New Foreign Policy
Fast forward to 2023, and Russia drops a new album titled “The Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation” — sounds fancy, right? Approved by none other than Vladimir Putin himself, this document is Russia’s latest attempt at rebranding. It’s like they’re trying to be the cool kid on the geopolitical block by calling themselves a “unique country-civilization” and a “vast Eurasian and Euro-Pacific power”. Talk about having an identity crisis!
The plan? To create a “Greater Eurasian Partnership” — because who needs the West when you can be besties with China, India, and pretty much everyone else who’s not in the cool Western club? The document throws shade at the United States and other Anglo-Saxon countries, labeling them as the high school bullies of the international scene.
Neo-Soviet Posture: Back to the Future?
And just when you thought things couldn’t get more retro, the document strikes a neo-Soviet pose. It’s like Russia is trying to relive its high school glory days as the USSR’s successor. They even want to spread “accurate information” about the Soviet Union’s role in shaping the post-WWII world. It’s a bit like your grandpa telling you how he used to walk five miles uphill both ways to school — sure, grandpa, we believe you.
In conclusion, the Eurasianist foreign policy doctrine seems like a blast from the past that’s trying too hard to be relevant in today’s world. It’s like someone trying to make fetch happen — it’s not going to happen. But hey, who are we to judge? After all, every country has the right to its own throwback Thursday, right?
