Analysis of Putin’s Foreign Policy Practices Within The Context of Political Psychology

The Russian Federation, which continued as its successor state after the collapse of USSR and was one hegemonic powers during Cold War period could not maintain this position both militarily economically in first years, but with improvement economy time, it regained norm maker status. Russia, reborn from ashes norm-making status, aims to be dominant power new era, seen revisionist foreign policy practices displayed II. Chechen War, Georgian annexation Crimea Donbass Events under leadership "charismatic leader" Putin. In addition, Federation has motivation establish a cultural hegemony through efforts construct unique identity help diaspora Russians individuals belonging world. Putin, who brought back norm-maker status world order, carries out policies region, especially based on near abroad doctrine these significantly change structure international relations. study, is aimed evaluate changes context political psychology important events Putin's life. discourse analysis used method, thus relationship between social psychological produced by Putin conditions affecting examined.