Key Geopolitical Factors of the Eurasian Space’s Disintegration at the Present Stage

Abstract

The study aims to examine the key factors of the Eurasian space’s disintegration in the areas of economics, security, and geopolitics in the current geopolitical environment. Aim and tasks. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of key factors of the disintegration of the Eurasian space on the economic development of the region, as well as on the creation of potential threats to regional security for the countries of Eurasia. The main objectives were to identify the factors of the disintegration of the Eurasian region in the current international environment, to analyze the dynamics of changes in the key factors of the disintegration of the Eurasian space in the areas of economics and security, and to determine the extent and quality of the consequences of the development of the factors of disintegration for the countries of the Eurasian region. Methods. The scientific provisions formulated in the article were obtained using a comprehensive approach that includes comparative, statistical, spatial-geographical, and legal analysis methods. Results. The existing factors of the Eurasian space disintegration can be divided into three main types: geoeconomic factors of disintegration; territorial disputes; foreign policy of the USA and European countries in the Eurasian region. At the same time, it is geoeconomic factors of disintegration and territorial disputes, mainly, that are used by the USA and European countries to destabilize the situation in the territory of the Eurasian space. The coloring of peacekeeping activities and investment interest of Western countries creates for the countries of the Eurasian region the appearance of equal partnership and open cooperation in the spheres of economy, logistics, energy and security. However, in reality, the actions of the United States and European countries in the Eurasian region create new precedents for the development of existing and new disintegration processes. Conclusions. The integration of the Eurasian space is a complex and multifaceted process, caused by the interaction of many internal and external factors. The formation of a sustainable and integrated macro-region requires a comprehensive approach to the development of political and economic mechanisms.