BETWEEN THE WEST AND RUSSIA: UKRAINIAN INTERNAL DYNAMICS WITHIN GLOBAL HEGEMONIC STRUGGLES

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https://doi.org/10.5380/cg.v13i1.94333

Abstract

This article explores Ukraine’s internal dynamics in the Russo-Ukrainian War through a neo- Gramscian lens, emphasizing the interplay of ethnic-regional cleavages, economic disparities, and oligarchic clans in shaping the conflict. It further examines the reciprocal influence between transnational forces and local realities, demonstrating how internal divisions intersect with the strategic interests of global powers such as Russia and the European Union. The analysis underscores the interaction between economic structures and hegemonic disputes in perpetuating conflicts in peripheral contexts, contributing to broader theoretical discussions and comprehensive analytical approaches.

Author Biography

Felipe Costa Lima, Universidade de Luxemburgo

Doutor em Direito Internacional pela Universidade de Estrasburgo (UNISTRA), França; Doutor em Relações Internacionais pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-Minas), Brasil, Bolsa CAPES (Cotutela de Tese). É mestre em Direito Internacional Público, percurso Direitos Fundamentais, pela UNISTRA, Bolsista Eiffel. É mestre em Relações Internacionais pela PUC Minas. Possui Graduação em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG).

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2024-12-09

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Costa Lima, F. (2024). BETWEEN THE WEST AND RUSSIA: UKRAINIAN INTERNAL DYNAMICS WITHIN GLOBAL HEGEMONIC STRUGGLES. Conjuntura Global, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/cg.v13i1.94333

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): Artigos de Fluxo Contínuo

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