A Dual Theoretical Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Insights from Realism and Liberalism
Journal: American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Year: 2024

The Russia-Ukraine conflict remains one of the most critical geopolitical crises of the 21st century, significantly affecting global power dynamics and international relations.This article employs a dual theoretical framework Realism and Liberalism to explore the motivations and actions of Russia and Ukraine.Realism focuses on Russia's state-centric power politics, driven by national security concerns and territorial ambitions.In contrast, Liberalism highlights Ukraine's diplomatic engagements a