Argentina and the Ukraine war: between pragmatism and values

Binetti, Bruno (2024) Argentina and the Ukraine war: between pragmatism and values. Global Policy, 15 (4). 746 - 751. ISSN 1758-5880

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Abstract

This article examines Argentina's stance regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During the administration of President Alberto Fernández (2019–2023), Argentina condemned the invasion at the United Nations but maintained a relatively low diplomatic profile and criticised Western sanctions against Russia. However, since President Javier Milei took office in late 2023, Argentina has shifted its foreign policy orientation towards greater alignment with Western powers, leading to a more unequivocal support of Ukraine. As a significant development, President Zelensky responded by attending Milei's inauguration. The evolution of Argentina's position results from a combination of strategic calculation and principles across administrations of different ideological orientations, contradicting simplistic views of the international stance of Global South countries.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17585899
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Author
Divisions:	International Relations
Subjects:	J Political Science > JL Political institutions (America except United States) J Political Science > JZ International relations
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2024 11:48
Last Modified:	13 Nov 2024 19:06
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/122657

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