Methods for studying status resources in geopolitics
Abstract
The article systematizes research approaches to studying symbolic capital in geopolitical processes. It shows how the struggle for recognition, status, and legitimacy unfolds against the backdrop of multipolarity, competing narratives, and the digital mediatization of international relations. Proxy indicators and criteria for recognition are proposed.
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Kutuzova N. Methods for studying status resources in geopolitics. Science and Innovations. 2026;(2):17-20. (In Russ.)
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