Adaptive Acquiescence? A Case Study of Finland's Security Policy Following Russia's Annexation of Crimea
Journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)
Year: 2017

This Master's Thesis analyses how Finland handled the seemingly difficult security political situation that emerged in the aftermath of Russia's annexation of Crimea. Considering the unequal power relation between Finland and Russia, it is also an assessment of how the weaker part handled an asymmetrical relationship. Hans Mouritzen's (1988) theory of adaptive acquiescence therefore serves as the theoretical framework for the analysis. This theory stipulates that a regime orientation can be labe