Russia and Latvia: a case of sharp power

"This book explores Russia's relations with Latvia, arguing that Latvia, with a higher proportion of Russian speakers than other Baltic states, is especially vulnerable to Russia's "sharp power." The book highlights how authoritarian and totalitarian regimes are unable to ex...

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1. Verfasser: Kudors, Andis 1970- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2024
Schriftenreihe:Routledge contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe series
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Zusammenfassung:"This book explores Russia's relations with Latvia, arguing that Latvia, with a higher proportion of Russian speakers than other Baltic states, is especially vulnerable to Russia's "sharp power." The book highlights how authoritarian and totalitarian regimes are unable to exercise soft power based on the attractiveness of the country's culture and values, which would help them gain the favour of the audience of the target countries, but instead, as in the case of Russia, use public diplomacy, compatriot policy, media policy, propaganda, and disinformation to produce a destructive effect, distorting the democracies of target countries and increasing national security risks. The book provides in-depth detail on how Russia is making use of this "sharp power" in Latvia, examines the consequences and assesses the dangers for the future"--
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (236 Seiten)
ISBN:9781003802341
9781003412335

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