Theory and Practice of Geopolitical Design in Modern Romania

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Geopolitical design as a process of developing and implementing political, economic, and military strategies targeted at strengthening the country’s position on the international arena is becoming an increasingly relevant tool for the formation and realization of states’ national interests. The purpose of this study is to identify the geopolitical determination of the foreign policy course of modern Romania. By using the historical method (conceptualization of geopolitical ideas), qualitative content analysis (National Defense Strategy 2020-2024) and discourse analysis, this article examines the theoretical and practical dimension of geopolitical projects, the emergence and development of which is associated with both Euro-Atlantic integration and the positioning of the state as a regional leader in the Eastern Europe. Special attention is paid to the consideration of foreign policy priorities and their reflection in the implementation of geopolitical aspirations. It is concluded that Romania’s desire to strengthen its position in the international arena is realized through integration into existing Euro-Atlantic geopolitical projects and the proposal of its own initiatives, and the idea of Moldova’s accession is still relevant, but has no real prospects in modern conditions.

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Alina A. Azarenkova

Moscow State Linguistic University

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Email: azarenkova_alina99@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-8466-3668

Lecturer at the Department of Political Science

Moscow, Russian Federation

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