Issues of identity and securitization in the Post- Soviet space

This paper explores the complex intersection of identity construction, globalization, and securitization in the post-Soviet space, focusing on the cases of Chechnya and Crimea. Through the lens of critical security studies, it examines how Russia’s imperialistic tendencies have shaped its approach to secessionist movements, employing both military force and soft power tactics to maintain territorial and political control. By connecting post-colonial theory to Russia’s actions, the analysis highlights the manipulation of national identity and the securitization of threats, which are often framed through Eurocentric and masculinist narratives. The study also incorporates feminist security studies to critique the gendered nature of traditional security discourses and calls for a more inclusive approach that considers the everyday insecurities and vulnerabilities experienced by marginalized groups. Ultimately, the paper argues for a reevaluation of how security is conceptualized in globalized, post-colonial contexts, advocating for a broader, more intersectional understanding of threats, identity, and crisis.

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