The Motives of the Russian War on Ukraine: Corruption, Empire, Philosophy, Raison d’état and Religion

This article examines the motives for Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The topic is explored through five principles developed by Kenneth Burke to analyse motives: act, scene, agent, agency and purpose. The major claim is that the war is being waged to ensure the longevity of the Putin regim...

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Main Author: Govorov, Anthony (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Edinburgh Univ. Press 2024
In: Studies in world christianity
Year: 2024, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 212-229
RelBib Classification:KBK Europe (East)
NCD Political ethics
TK Recent history
ZC Politics in general
Further subjects:B Simulacrum
B Motives of war
B Kleptocracy
B ethics of war
B Special military operation
B Ukraine War
B Humanitarian law
B Patrimonial society
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