- 236 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book explores Russia's relations with Latvia, arguing that Latvia, with a higher proportion of Russian speakers than other Baltic states, is especially vulnerable to Russia's "sharp power". The book highlights how authoritarian and totalitarian regimes are unable to exercise soft power based on the attractiveness of the country's culture and values, which would help them gain the favour of the audience of the target countries, but instead, as in the case of Russia, use public diplomacy, compatriot policy, media policy, propaganda, and disinformation to produce a destructive effect, distorting the democracies of target countries and increasing national security risks. The book provides in-depth detail on how Russia is making use of this "sharp power" in Latvia, examines the consequences and assesses the dangers for the future.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of tables
- List of Abbreviations
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Extremely Sharp Power
- 2. Methods of Sharp Power: Definitions
- 3. The Context: One Hundred Years of LatvianâRussian Bilateral Relations
- 4. History Still Matters: The Kremlinâs Memory Diplomacy as One of the Main Elements of Sharp Power
- 5. Russian Compatriot Policy against Latvian Educational, Language, and Citizenship Policies
- 6. âRussian Worldâ: Geopolitics, Values, and Culture
- 7. The Russian Orthodox Church and Latvia
- 8. Russian Media in Latvia: Much More than RT and Sputnik
- 9. Social Media as a New Ground for Confrontation
- 10. Elections and Referenda in Latvia: âNeighbourâs Footprints in the Backyardâ
- 11. The Regional Dimension: Separatism of Latgale That Never Materialized
- 12. The Emotional Side of Sharp Power: From Humour to Rudeness
- Conclusions
- Index