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Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context

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Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context

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As epitomized by the invasion of Ukraine, the lasting geopolitical power struggle between the West and the rising nations, including Russia, has been dragging the international system towards polarization again. Its epicenter lies in the contest over the meaning of modernity that becomes particularly evident in the antagonistic attitudes towards sexual rights. Linking sexual rights to modernity has been counteracted by the discourse on traditional values. This article aims to critically examine Russia’s advocacy of traditional values in the geopolitical context. Built on the tripartite of cultural authenticity, sovereignty, and anti-Westernism, the discourse of traditional values conveys the resistance to the imposition of liberal values regarding gender equality and sexual diversity as the constitutive parameters of modernity. The investigation extends beyond a simplistic unipolar or bipolar worldview and argues that Russia’s stance is not merely counter-hegemonic against the West but also serves its imperialist aims as evidenced by its invasion of Ukraine.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Russia, Traditional Values, LGBT+ Rights, Modernity, Geopolitics

Kaynakça

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Doğangün, G. (2023). Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context. Alternatif Politika, 15(3), 416-444. https://doi.org/10.53376/ap.2023.16
AMA
1.Doğangün G. Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context. Altern. Polit. 2023;15(3):416-444. doi:10.53376/ap.2023.16
Chicago
Doğangün, Gökten. 2023. “Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context”. Alternatif Politika 15 (3): 416-44. https://doi.org/10.53376/ap.2023.16.
EndNote
Doğangün G (01 Ekim 2023) Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context. Alternatif Politika 15 3 416–444.
IEEE
[1]G. Doğangün, “Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context”, Altern. Polit., c. 15, sy 3, ss. 416–444, Eki. 2023, doi: 10.53376/ap.2023.16.
ISNAD
Doğangün, Gökten. “Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context”. Alternatif Politika 15/3 (01 Ekim 2023): 416-444. https://doi.org/10.53376/ap.2023.16.
JAMA
1.Doğangün G. Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context. Altern. Polit. 2023;15:416–444.
MLA
Doğangün, Gökten. “Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context”. Alternatif Politika, c. 15, sy 3, Ekim 2023, ss. 416-44, doi:10.53376/ap.2023.16.
Vancouver
1.Gökten Doğangün. Situating the Russian Advocacy of Traditional Values in the Geopolitical Context. Altern. Polit. 01 Ekim 2023;15(3):416-44. doi:10.53376/ap.2023.16