Международная легитимизация действий во внешней политике России в контексте Украинского и Сирийского конфликтов: концепция "ответственность по защите"

Abstract

The complexity of foreign policy actions’ international legitimization is determinedby the use of unilateral approach in the new environment of world political processes. Due to Russian foreignpolicy’s intensification, the issue of international legitimization of its foreign policy actions has expanded anddeepened in the post-Soviet space and beyond: it is obvious in practice, but not conceptualized at the theoreticallevel. It seems to be of utmost importance to consider the problem in the context of the recent mostpressing events - the Ukrainian and Syrian conflicts, using the case-study method as well as through the perceptual-hermeneutic analysis of foreign policy actions. The need to do research in legitimization as a process ofjustification and achievement of a foreign policy position’s recognition is obvious. It is necessary to highlight thereasons for the ineffectiveness of Russian foreign policy actions’ justification instruments and legitimizationpolicy. The assessment and conceptualization of existing legal and political concepts is particularly importantto build an international legitimization foreign policy strategy. The implementation of foreign policy action shouldbe accompanied by the transfer of basic foreign policy values and interests, combining legal, political, and moralgrounds. The improvement of the international legitimization mechanism, its tools’ rapid revitalization and operatingflexibility can give Russia an indisputable advantage over other actors and allow it to ensure the necessary resultfor the foreign policy strategy and strengthen its positioning in the international environment.