Publication Date
2022
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Un, Kheang
Degree Name
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Political Science
Abstract
Russia’s growing presence in the Balkans represents a rising concern for the region’s democratic performance. Recent years witnessed series of events impeded by Kremlin to influence the political dynamics and internal affairs of Montenegro and Serbia. Thus, Russia exhibits all the features of ‘black knight’ for democracy in the region. The thesis looks at the impact on democracy performance of the Kremlin involvement within the two countries. It presents an analysis of the activities and strategies that are utilized to undermine democratization of the countries and how they relate to each other. Furthermore, the thesis argues that Kremlin influence in these two countries had a detrimental effect on the democratization and overall social stability, making the region prone to ethnic violence and democracy backsliding.
Recommended Citation
Kalezic, Danilo, "'Black Knight' Effect: The Role of Russia in Countering Democratization in Montenegro and Serbia" (2022). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 7241.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/7241
Extent
56 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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Media Type
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