Links Between the Balkan Far-Right and the War in Ukraine

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Links Between the Balkan Far-Right and the War in Ukraine

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The war against Ukraine contributes to the internationalisation of rightwing extremism. This poses a threat to Europe, including countries of the Western Balkans. The links between the far-right in the Balkans and Russia are of concern, given the geopolitical situation in the Balkans and the exacerbation of pro-Russian narratives. The far-right in the region has shown an increase in voters, parties, and movements supporting Russia, which necessitates close attention due to the potential for radicalisation and violence. This trend further testifies to a changed political and ideological environment, in which the issue of democracy is increasingly and openly contested. While the far-right in most Balkan countries is not a significant political factor, its boundary with mainstream political parties is thinning. Russia’s war in Ukraine enhances the transnational right-wing radical milieu, potentially leading to growth and radicalisation through propaganda, networks, and military training. The far-right politics in the Balkans often aligns with the EU-Russia geopolitical conflict, especially through its reliance on anti-Western rhetoric. Individuals from the Balkans have traveled to Ukraine to take part in the war on the pro-Russian side since 2014. Since 2022, joining the pro-Russian forces in Ukraine is a cause widely advertised on Telegram channels in the Balkans and it seeks to connect Russia’s military and political goals with local grievances and pre-existing narratives regarding Kosovo. The war enhances possibilities for the far-right in the Balkans to cooperate with pro-Russian forces in the battlefield in terms of spreading propaganda and maintaining a support network.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Links Between the Balkan Far-Right and the War in Ukraine

Popis výsledku anglicky

The war against Ukraine contributes to the internationalisation of rightwing extremism. This poses a threat to Europe, including countries of the Western Balkans. The links between the far-right in the Balkans and Russia are of concern, given the geopolitical situation in the Balkans and the exacerbation of pro-Russian narratives. The far-right in the region has shown an increase in voters, parties, and movements supporting Russia, which necessitates close attention due to the potential for radicalisation and violence. This trend further testifies to a changed political and ideological environment, in which the issue of democracy is increasingly and openly contested. While the far-right in most Balkan countries is not a significant political factor, its boundary with mainstream political parties is thinning. Russia’s war in Ukraine enhances the transnational right-wing radical milieu, potentially leading to growth and radicalisation through propaganda, networks, and military training. The far-right politics in the Balkans often aligns with the EU-Russia geopolitical conflict, especially through its reliance on anti-Western rhetoric. Individuals from the Balkans have traveled to Ukraine to take part in the war on the pro-Russian side since 2014. Since 2022, joining the pro-Russian forces in Ukraine is a cause widely advertised on Telegram channels in the Balkans and it seeks to connect Russia’s military and political goals with local grievances and pre-existing narratives regarding Kosovo. The war enhances possibilities for the far-right in the Balkans to cooperate with pro-Russian forces in the battlefield in terms of spreading propaganda and maintaining a support network.

Druh

O - Ostatní výsledky

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50601 - Political science

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2023

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů