Neutrality of Moldova: its internal and international determinants

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31261/SPUS.2020.28.04

Keywords:

Republic of Moldova, neutrality, foreign policy, Russia

Abstract

Neutrality in Moldova is treated by the state authorities as a strategy that could guarantee survival in the international environment. Despite being referred to even in the country’s constitution, Moldova’s neutrality is a state not recognized by the international community, which is mostly due to an inconsistent foreign policy. Under such circumstances, Moldova is torn between two strategies: the betterment of the relationship with Russia, or tightening the cooperation with the West. Both strategies are problematic, yet they seem more adequate than the strategy of inconsistent neutrality pursued thus far.

Published

2020-03-29

How to Cite

Herbut, M., & Kunert-Milcarz, R. (2020). Neutrality of Moldova: its internal and international determinants. Studia Politicae Universitatis Silesiensis, 28, 77–101. https://doi.org/10.31261/SPUS.2020.28.04