Eurasianism

/jʊˈreɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A political and philosophical ideology emphasizing the cultural, historical, and geographical unity of Europe and Asia, often used in reference to Russian geopolitical thought.

Etymology

From 'Eurasia' + '-ism' (belief system suffix), developed in the early 20th century by Russian intellectuals as an alternative to Western-centric views.

Kelly Says

Eurasianism became a major force in 20th-century Russian thought as a way to argue that Russia was neither purely European nor Asian, but something unique in between!

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