Beyond the myth: realpolitik and the transformation of Franco-Russian relations up to the Ukraine war

De La Palme, Thibault (A.A. 2024/2025) Beyond the myth: realpolitik and the transformation of Franco-Russian relations up to the Ukraine war. Tesi di Laurea in Russia and the international order: history and challenges, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Carolina De Stefano, pp. 267. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The myth of a privileged relationship. Understanding the historical nature of Franco-Russian relations. Multiple attempts for closer ties. Franco-Russian relations within the European context. The role of French foreign policy in the myth’s deconstruction. Influence and historical discords. National interest and the relevance of European stance. The slow metamorphosis of foreign policy and the decline of relations with Russia. The French policy turnaround from 2022-2023. The role of Russian foreign policy in the myth’s deconstruction. Internal political divisions. National interest dynamics and progressive distancing. Additional entrenched cleavages. Russia’s Asian challenges. Another perspective on Franco-Russian relations: the outlook of two diplomats. French diplomatic perspective: interview with Mr. Jean de Gliniasty, ambassador of France to Russia from 2009 to 2013. Russian diplomatic perspective: interview with Mr. Alexander Orlov, ambassador of Russia to France from 2008 to 2017.

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Bibliografia: pp. 243-267.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair: Russia and the international order: history and challenges
Thesis Supervisor: De Stefano, Carolina
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Christiansen, Thomas
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Summer
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 30 Sep 2025 06:58
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2025 06:58
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/43347

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