Destabilizing Hegemony: Fostering Uncertainty to Sustain Russian Status with Multipolarity
Journal: Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences
Year: 2025

Since the commencement of Vladimir Putin's third presidential term, Russia has undergone a significant transformation in its foreign policy, becoming more globally active and regionally assertive. This study argues that central to this transformation is the strategic use of "unpredictability" to advance Russia's interests in an international environment where US hegemony is perceived to be declining. The strategy of unpredictability is primarily executed through cyberattacks and coercive militar