Introduction
0.1 Ukraine in the Context of International Conflict Dynamics
The use of tools short of direct military confrontation was a defining characteristic of the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in proxy wars, espionage, ideological competitions, economic coercion, and diplomatic maneuvers aimed at advancing their respective interests and spheres of influence without resorting to direct armed conflict. During the Cold War, the international system was characterized largely by a bipolar structure, in which the United States and the Soviet Union were the primary powers vying for global influence.
Today, however, the international order is more complex, featuring a broader range of significant ...
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