INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE USSR BREAKUP: A CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The edge of 1980s-1990s represent an example of peaceful transformation on international order into new predominantly cooperative system. This result was achieved to large extent due to the positive political programme proposed by the Soviet leadership. In the beginning of 1990s the United States took initiative in defining international agenda. However, they couldn’t resist the temptation to strengthen their international standing unilaterally in the absence of major adversary. Therefore, it is not surprising that the new order, constructed by the U.S., appeared to be nondurable.