Russia’s Pursuit of Superpower Status: Geopolitical Expansion, Political Strategies, and International Responses

Author(s)	Aeshna Jain
Country	India
Abstract	This paper investigates Russia's geopolitical ambitions and evaluates its strategies to achieve superpower status. Focusing on three critical areas - Russia’s geopolitical expansion and power dynamics, contemporary political strategies, and the responses of international bodies like NATO and the EU - the paper examines how these factors contribute to and limit Russia’s rise. Through the lens of Russian realism, the paper highlights key strategies, such as energy politics, cyber warfare, and disinformation campaigns, alongside aspirations rooted in modern Eurasianism and expansionism. It also explores how international sanctions and political responses influence Russia's trajectory, emphasizing the interconnected nature of global politics. The research concludes that while Russia's ambitions are evident, its position as a global superpower remains uncertain, contingent on external geopolitical factors and the evolving global power structure.
Keywords	Russia, geopolitical expansion, superpower, NATO, EU, energy politics
Field	Sociology > Politics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-03-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39367

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