This growing assertiveness has led the international community to believe that Russia will no longer adhere to its liberal norms. ... Realism, in the context of international relations, argues that states are rational actors, who undertake measures to ensure their own survival, in a world governed by anarchy. As there is no overriding authority in the international system, states are responsible for their own security, which can only be achieved through the accumulation of power. ... The military actions pursued, demonstrates Russia's disregard for international norms which can be justifi...

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Thereafter, Yanukovych signed a treaty and multi-billion dollar loan with Russia instead, which sparked civil unrest in Kiev that ultimately led to violent clashes as law enforcement troops cracked down on protesters. ... The foreign investments came from the International Monetary Fund in the form of loans amounting to more than $18 billion contingent upon Ukraine adopting reforms in almost all aspects of society,[39] including a raise in domestic gas-supply price to the global price. ... Russia opposes the "annexation" label, with Putin defending the referendum saying it complied wit...

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In twentieth century Europe a lot of peace treaties were signed, such as treaty of Sten Stefanov, treaty of Versailes, and Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. ... According to Erez Manela, self-determination is "the centre of the discourse of legitimacy in international relations [in the twentieth century]" (Chernev 369). ... Nowadays, there is still question under the international law about of the legitimacy of the usage of self-determination. ...

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Russia's actions which were internationally condemned by the political community, created concerns with Obama Administration's management of US Foreign Policy. In the unipolar system whereby US is viewed as the hegemon, should be able to protect the key fundamental pillars of International Law to sustain peace and harmony around the globe. ...

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The women previously mentioned were initially imprisoned because they lead a protest performance in Moscow's main Cathedral, but recently Putin passed a new law called the Amnesty law. This law states that most of the convicts, who have only committed minor crimes, may now have their sentence revised and gain a chance at release. The Amnesty Law along with the release of another well-known criminal, Mikhail B. ... His willingness to add new laws to boost his reputation is a very well known trait to be considered Machiavellian. ... In 2013, Vladimir Putin managed to help Russia return to ...

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"Since the beginning of this situation, I have issued many statements, I have spoken to President Assad several times, and I have expressed my sincere wish and genuine wish that he should genuinely, genuinely address these issues in a peaceful manner," he said, adding that al-Assad "must be aware that under international humanitarian law, this is accountable" (ABC News). ...

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"Since the beginning of this situation, I have issued many statements, I have spoken to President Assad several times, and I have expressed my sincere wish and genuine wish that he should genuinely, genuinely address these issues in a peaceful manner," he said, adding that al-Assad "must be aware that under international humanitarian law, this is accountable" (ABC News). ...

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The November 17th, the BBC article, "Ukraine: EU fails to agree on new Russia Sanctions," discusses the escalating conflict in Ukraine, and the measures that the European Union and the United States are planning to combat the issue of the pro-Russian separatist. Since January 2014, the Ukraine and R...

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In 1891, he was allowed to take the final law school exams at the University of St. ... During this time, Vladimir became dedicated to the transformation of Russia into "a modern, international, industrialized, urban oriented Marxist society." ... As a result, police, courts, and laws will become unnecessary and government will disappear. ...

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The Cold War A war that has created controversy amongst two of the greatest world leaders, United States of America and The Soviet Union, is known as The Cold War. A dispute between once allied countries arose in the Post-WWII era. The United States and the Allied Powers faced many ch...

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