The Baltic-Pontic region in the Europe-Eurasia dual system
In: Baltic Region, Heft 2, S. 62-75
Abstract
This article considers the Baltic-Pontic
Sea region not only as a geographical
space of Intermarium (Międzymorze,
Tarpjūris etc.) but also as Intermundium
or the interface of European and Russian
(Eurasian) civilization. The study sets out
to clarify the logic of changing patterns
shaping this geopolitical area. To this end,
the concept of the Baltic-Pontic conflict
system proposed by Vadim Tsymbursky is
applied and further developed. In contrast
to his agent-focused vehicle of analysis
disclosing the power interactions in Intermarium,
the authors advance an alternative
structure-focused model of the Baltic-
Pontic system (BPS) as a multidimensional
evolving space of heterogeneous interactions,
which include cooperation. The authors
suggest applying the BPS models in
interpreting and clarifying historical developments
in the area from the late
14th century until the present. The article
analyses the spatial, geopolitical and geochronopolitical
characteristics of the region,
as well as the models of intercivilisational
interaction between Europe and
Eurasia. The author addresses the issue of
the political identity of the region and its
ability to play an independent role in the
world politics.
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