HOW THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR IS TRANSFORMING INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM AND INTERNATIONAL ORDER

Abstract

The article examines the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on international system and international order. It assesses the former through the lenses of realism and neorealism, while approaching the latter within constructivist and English School approaches. Structural and normative changes in international politics are examined.

The war has been revealing and transforming the balance of power on a global and regional levels. By doing so, it is enhancing structural changes in the international system. The article explores the scope of these changes.

On the normative side, the conflict challenges and potentially alters the rule-based international order, affecting established norms and institutions. This war not only affects Ukraine but also has broader implications, contributing to the ideological standoff and security paradigm shifts globally. The article underscores the interplay between structural changes and normative shifts, illustrating how these dynamics are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the evolving landscape of international relations and security, emphasizing the far-reaching consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war on both international system and order.