The main aim of the article was to determine the key ways in which the United States of America conducts its foreign policy in the post-Soviet countries. The methods of observation, comparative analysis, and the principle of chronological sequence were used to study the U.S. foreign policy and its implementation. The article was based on empirical research methods, studying facts and analysing causes and consequences of the countries policy. Firstly, the authors highlight the ways of economic cooperation, exactly, the activities of transnational corpora-tions in the former socialist republics. In addition, the authors characterized the influence of transnational corporations. Secondly, it was pointed out that the U.S. actively implemented such method as support "colour revolutions" in the process of pursuit of their political interests in the post-Soviet territory. Thirdly, the United States seeks to establish ties with the countries of the former Soviet Union, primari-ly Central Asia, to ensure security in the region and in Afghanistan. The C5+1 initi-ative, Northern Distribution Network, were developed for greater involvement in security issues. Fourthly, following the principles of "soft power", American politi-cians actively use the tools of public diplomacy, communication, support of civil society.
Economic sanctions can be attractive policy tools for a number of governments that want to influence a country's behavior. From an economic point of view, sanctions, based on their nature, can lead to changes that turn against the initiating party. There is no convincing evidence in the literature that economic sanctions are an effective foreign policy instrument. However, the number of sanctions episodes is growing, and in recent years, this tool is still popular. This study analyzes the mechanism of the work of sanctions, and the problems that countries face when applying sanctions as a foreign policy tool. The focus is on the example of the imposition of sanctions by the West against the Russian Federation. The conclusion of the study is well-reasoned evidence of the fact that economic sanctions are also a source of economic costs for the countries initiating them, as well as countries supporting their introduction. A country faced with sanctions may develop trade relations with third parties that are not members of the sanctions coalition. The study notes that sanctions are mainly taken in addition to diplomatic and other forms of pressure. The sanction mechanism and technologies for their introduction are in constant development. Increasingly, the so-called “smart” sanctions are used, which are aimed at financial transactions, business activity, as well as private individuals, to limit their freedom of movement. The study notes that when taking various sanctions measures, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment of the degree of achievement of the final results. It was revealed that a higher effectiveness of influence is achieved with the integrated use of measures of a political and economic nature. At the same time, despite the identified shortcomings in the use of economic sanctions and the lack of evidence of their effectiveness, it can be argued that they are a preferable option in comparison with military intervention. At the same time, sanctions are not always a guarantee of preventing a military clash
The events of the change of political regimes of the end of 2003 in Georgia, in 2004 in Ukraine and in 2005 in Kyrgyzstan are called “color” revolutions. They led to subsequent events: the Russian-Georgian war and criminal charges against Georgian President Micheil Saakashvili; towards the end of the political career of the revolutionary leader of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko, the collapse of the regime of Viktor Yanukovych and the hybrid war between Ukraine and Russia. And in Kyrgyzstan - to constant political instability. And at the moment, the reassessment of “color” revolutions is important, as an important lesson for these countries themselves and for the international community as a whole. The interpretation of the color revolutions themselves was dominated by two General approaches. On the one hand, there is criticism of the aggressive export of Western democratic standards to the post-Soviet space, sponsored by the United States. On the other hand, supporters of the events perceive them as spontaneous and truly democratic uprisings that contributed to the overthrow of autocratic regimes and initiated Pro-democratic changes.
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