Conflict Resolution and Neoclassical Realism: An Analysis of the Annexation of Crimea and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2022

In 2014, Crimea was annexed and joined Russia&amp;#039;s territory, despite international law. However, the problems between Ukraine and Russia could not be resolved. This article argues that in order to understand the ongoing tension between these two countries today, the annexation of Crimea should be analysed in detail. Because the annexation symbolises a turning point of the conflict in Ukraine. Therefore, the purposes of writing this article are to explain Russia’s decision to annex Crimea