Deciphering Russia’s Geopolitical Playbook: Status-Seeking Motivations Through Intervention to Syria
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2023

This article analyzes the influence of status-aspiration in Russia’s military involvement in Syria. By leveraging the literature on status and empirical evidence, I posit that Russia’s ambition for prestigious power recognition, rooted in its search for ontological security, has played a significant role in shaping its involvement in Syria. The existing scholarly discourse has considered the status impact on Russia’s foreign policies; however, this article differentiates itself by scrutinizing R