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The need for new security architecture in Europe
The need for new security architecture in Europe

Author(s): Radoslava Brhlíková
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Political behavior, Comparative politics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego
Keywords: peace; international security; security guarantees; Russia; USA; new security architecture; 21st century;

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses Russia’s position towards present day escalation of tensions in international relations and international security which may lead to the new conflict in Europe. It analyses and evaluates Russian proposals, positions and deals with the negotiations between Russia and USA that have taken place in this regard. The paper summarizes the historical facts that led to today’s escalation of tensions between Russia, the USA and Europe, and underlines the fact that dialogue requires two parties willing to listen to each other, capable of perception, which must approach it without prejudice and hegemonic, neo-colonial superiority. The paper is based on the assumption that the security architecture of 20th century Europe has collapsed and disappeared. Russia is coming up with proposals to redefine it, but the West is unable to do so because of neo-colonial superiority and arrogance and refuses to discuss it, blindly adhering to the status quo of the Cold War. That is the reason why even the Member States of the EU are not able to create real common security policy. But Europe and the world need new security architecture.

  • Issue Year: 21/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 133-150
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English