ON RUSSIA’S NATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE CONTEXT OF A NEW POLITICAL REALITY
https://doi.org/10.18384/2224-0209-2025-4-1640
Abstract
Aim. To identify Russia’s most important national interests in the new historical context in the key areas of its domestic and foreign policy.
Methodology. The theoretical aspects and core content of Russia’s national interests in the new political context are analyzed. The historical political method, the comparative method, the method of analysis and synthesis, and the multifaceted approach are applied.
Results. The study has demonstrated that Russia’s foreground national interests in the new political reality are economic, the realization of which forms the basic paradigm of the state and society, their sustainable development, and sovereignty. Strengthening the Russian welfare state guarantees internal stability and the unity of the state and society, while ideological guidelines based on traditional spiritual and moral values help shape Russia’s development strategy in the 21st century. To represent itself as a global power Russia only needs to consider itself a priority area of its national interests. This area also includes adjacent territories where the Russian world is present in one way or another. By assuming leadership of this macroregion, Russia will remain a leading player in the new world order and will be able to effectively maintain peace on our planet. Everything stated above will help preserve the Russian state-civilization, the Russian nation-forming people, and other peoples of Russia in the new political reality.
Research implications. Uncovering the specific content of Russia’s fundamental national interests helps define our country’s development strategy in the new historical context, making a significant contribution to Russian political science.
About the Author
Alexander P. Kochetkov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Sci. (Philosophy), Prof., Department of Russian Politics, Faculty of Political Science
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