The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York
The Unholy Matrimony: Russia and Violent Non-State Actors
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>Russia’s contemporary relationship with violent non-state actors has been at the forefront of news due to the conflict in Ukraine. Despite the international shock at this phenomenon, this is an age-old practice for Russia. Since the 17<sup>th</sup> century, the Russian state has developed a strategy of utilizing violent non-state actors in order to achieve its geopolitical objectives that consist of expanding its territory, extending its influence abroad, and weakening the capabilities of adversaries. While this strategy seems clear-cut, it contains a rich history of Russia trying to manage its relationship with non-state actors from a position of weakness and strength. In this project, I will explore how Russia has employed violent non-state actors and determine if this relationship has been beneficial or detrimental to the interests of the Russian state across time.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Arts
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Master
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Political Science
- Grantor
- The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York
- Year dc:date.available
- 2025
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Castro, Justin
- Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
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- Peter Romaniuk
Subjects
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dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6252
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:academicworks.cuny.edu:gc_etds-7421