.Many experts describe Russia as a state capitalism system in which

.Many experts describe Russia as a state capitalism system in which

answer the three questions “under discussion”

answer each question separately.The 1000 word minimum applies to the answer to all three questions, although you can write as much as you want to.
1.Many experts describe Russia as a state capitalism system in which the purpose of the economy is to enrich the state.Given its rich supply of energy resources,is Russia likely to become more influential in global politics/ explain.Students may also want to take into consideration the recent drop in Brent benchmark per barrel for crude oil, and how this may affect the Russian economy.

2.If you were a leader of the European Union , how might you prevent Russia from using its control of natural gas as a political tool to get what it wants in the system?The current crisis between Russia and Ukraine is a good case study, so feel free to include recent references to it.You can refer to articles in the New York Times and other elite media,and other media sources.Check media links in the syllabus.

3.Given the Russian strategy suggested in this story , can we speculate on what might happen as the world decides how the Arctic and all of its resources might be exploited?You can find background information on the arctic in James Astill.”Too Much to Fight over,”Article 29, in Global Environmental Issues,Unit 7, Weiner,Robert (ed)., World Politics 13/14.pp.143-144.

You should be able to answer the questions based on the readings but feel free to use any other sources, but attribute direct quotes and close paraphrasing .Otherwise, your answer must be in your own words.Your answer should be a minimum of 1000 words.The assignment is worth 20 points.
In answering this question, students should also be able to discuss the relationship between realism, neorealism or structural realism, and liberal internationalism,as they affect the answers to the questions above.You have to indicate that you have read the material in Lamy dealing with the theoretical approaches to international relations,as they affect your answer.

 

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