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Alexander Dugin

Alexander Dugin is a Russian philosopher and political thinker known for promoting Eurasianism, the idea that Russia should be the central force linking Europe and Asia. He advocates for a strong, nationalist Russia that resists Western influence and expansion. His views blend traditionalist, conservative, and anti-liberal ideas, emphasizing sovereignty, cultural identity, and geopolitics. Dugin's influence extends into Russian politics, and he is considered a key ideological figure behind some of Russia's strategic policies, although his ideas are controversial and debated internationally.