Modern geopolitical transformations: Russian interests and Russian society

Abstract

The factors and parameters of modern geopolitical transformations are examined. Geopolitical transformations are determined as a complex set of economic, military, social, political-diplomatic, technological, demographic and other processes. Those processes are changing the centro-power structure of the world political system. The role of such global centers of power as the Russian Federation, China, the USA, as well as of a potential global player – India – is analyzed. The importance of the role of the military factor in modern geopolitics (including its nuclear dimension) is shown. Conclusions are drawn about the place and interests of Russia in the modern system of world politics, including in relation to internal socio-economic and socio-political development in the Russian Federation and the formation of social reality in Russia. The social changes that are taking place under the influence of geopolitical transformations, especially under the influence of the “hybrid war” waged against Russia by the “aggregate West”, are considered. It is emphasized that under these conditions Russian society became more consolidated; support has increased for the Russian Federation to follow its own path based on traditional Russian values.