The Russian-Ukrainian War Between the Legal Aspects and the Future of International System رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

The current study concentrated on the Russian-Ukrainian war, where it aimed at clarifying the political and legal dimensions of such war based on the multiplicity of the parties that are taking role in this conflict. Building on great powers theory, this study endeavored to outline the effect of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the structure of international system and the international system and its balances. Furthermore, the study presented an interpretation of the underlying dynamics of the global political system, which has led to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022. To the objective raised, the researcher divided the study into two parts, where the first worked as a theoretical framework and the second was a practical framework. Thus, from the perspective of the theoretical framework, the researcher talked about the Russian-Ukrainian war, its origins and the extent to which it is subject to international law, as well as the location of the Russian crisis within the framework of Western relations. As for the practical framework, the researcher clarified the extent of the legitimacy of the Russian-Ukrainian war from the Russian point of view, then analyzed it from the Ukrainian point of view, and the extent of its impact on the possibility of a third world war. Besides, the research talked about the possibility of creating international mechanisms to prevent the illegal use of force in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Thus, during the study, the researcher reviewed a brief historical overview of the Russian Ukrainian relations and the reasons that resulted in the current war. Besides, the researcher assessed the legal status of the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on the international system and whether a new international establishment destabilize international stability. The researcher had also to study the legal basis of conflict, explaining the justifications that each country, i.e., Russia and Ukraine gives to justify their positions in this war. By examining the conflict's historical, legal, and geopolitical dimensions, this study underscores the need for strengthened mechanisms to address mediate disputes, and uphold the principles of sovereignty and justice in an increasingly polarized world.