Abstract
Russia is a de facto representative of the Orthodox voice in the international arena. Unlike the West, Russia experiences a more neutral stance as regards intervening against Islamic territories. Although it was excluded from the economic order established after the WWII, now – after the devastating reforms of the 90s – it appears to have the capacity to provide for an alternative economic paradigm within BRICS. By way of propaganda, Russia features a negative image in the West. Greek political and geo-strategic crisis offers a characteristic example for a new paradigm-shift initiated by Russia. From a cultural perspective, Orthodox countries appear to be “closer” to Russia than to Western Europe. Russia has eight specific “missions” to fulfill. To this purpose, an ecumenical symbol such as the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is needed.
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