COMPLEXITY OF ROLES: ISRAEL’S POLICYMAKING TOWARDS THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Journal: Rusya Araştırmaları Dergisi
Year: 2025

The Russia-Ukraine War has significantly reshaped global geopolitical dynamics, compelling middle and small powers to navigate the competing pressures of global superpowers. This study examines Israel’s foreign policy towards the Russia-Ukraine War, which began in 2022 and continues to this day, through the lens of Role Theory, with a particular focus on National Role Conceptions (NRCs). The research identifies three key NRCs—Humanitarian Aid Provider, Mediator, and Strategic Ally—as central to