Le Dr Marlene Laruelle est une universitaire de premier plan dont les travaux explorent en profondeur le nationalisme et la géopolitique, avec un accent particulier sur les courants idéologiques qui façonnent la Russie contemporaine et son contexte eurasien. Ses recherches plongent dans les complexités de la pensée impériale et de l'identité nationale, examinant comment celles-ci se manifestent dans les stratégies politiques et les relations internationales. L'approche distinctive de Laruelle offre des perspectives critiques sur les forces qui animent les dynamiques de pouvoir et les courants idéologiques dans le monde moderne. Ses analyses fournissent une compréhension nuancée de l'engagement de la Russie avec ses voisins et du paysage mondial.
The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between Russia's domestic and foreign policies, highlighting the nation's fears and challenges. It aims to enhance the American public's understanding of how these internal dynamics shape Russia's international behavior, which is crucial for comprehending U.S. policy and security implications. This timely exploration offers valuable insights into the complexities of Russia's geopolitical stance.
A comprehensive study of nation-building in post-Soviet Central Asia. Committed to internationalism, Kazakhstan and other central Asian states nevertheless embrace classically nationalist conceptions of the nation-state. Their unabashed celebration of borders and citizenship challenges Western views of nationalism as a dying ideology transcended by cosmopolitanism. Drawing on twenty years of fieldwork, Central Peripheries reveals the origin of central Asian national consciousness in imaginary and ritualized efforts to grapple with the Soviet past.
Nationalism is explored through diverse actors and ideologies, particularly in the context of Russia's national identity. The book delves into the perspectives of ultra-nationalist and far-right groups, examining how nationalism is employed in conflicts. Additionally, it investigates how opponents of Putin leverage nationalist sentiments, offering a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted role nationalism plays in contemporary Russian society.