%0 Journal Article
%T Hierarchy in Moldova-Russia Relations: the Transnistrian Effect
%A Matthew Crandall
%J Studies of Transition States and Societies
%D 2012
%I Tallinn University
%X This article examines the effect of the Transnistrian area on Moldova-Russia relations. David Lake¡¯s concept of hierarchy will be used as the theoretical framework. The article examines why Russia¡¯s mechanisms of infl uence should be seen as a reflection of a hierarchical relationship between Russia and Moldova. The article begins by explaining why this work has chosen a hierarchical framework and a brief introduction of Transnistria. This is followed by two sections of analysis: security and economy.These two sections will also contain subsections on events that highlight the hierarchical nature of the Moldova-Russia relationship. This article shows that Russia clearly has a hierarchical relationship with Moldova. David Lake¡¯s theory proves to be a useful tool in understanding Moldovan-Russian relations.
%K Moldova
%K Transnistria
%K Russia
%K Westphalian sovereignty
%K hierarchical sovereignty
%U http://www.tlu.ee/stss/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/crandall.pdf