Collective Securitization of Russia in the EU

Thesis Abstract of Advance Master of Art in European Union International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

This thesis examines the extent to which the European Union (EU) is successful in collectively securitizing Russia, focusing on two case studies related to Ukraine, the first being chronological indicators along with being precipitating events, the second being a sole precipitating event of the collective securitization process. Applying the tailor-made restructured model of collective securitization, the study analyzes the progression of EU-Russia relations from 1991 to 2014 to provide solid background as required by the analytical framework, followed by the first part of the collective securitization process starting from 2014, which includes EU securitizing moves, audience response, and policy output. The second part of the analysis concentrates on the second case study and compares the two parts of the collective securitization process, drawing conclusions about the EU’s success in securitizing Russia. Having examined the whole process, the author concludes that the EU is largely successful in securitizing Russia and the new security status quo vis-à-vis Russia has become a regular part of public discourse. The study’s findings address a research gap in the existing literature and contribute to a better understanding of the EU’s approach to regional security challenges, particularly concerning Russia.

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