Social Sciences

This book brings to life the remarkable—and often challenging—journeys of nine Ukrainians.

Drawing on both international and Russian sources, expert analyses, and empirical data, this essay collection examines the real state of political, economic and social affairs in Russia. It explores the nature of the political regime, the rhetoric of Russian state propaganda, and delves into...

This book delves into the heart of Belarus 2020 transformation, exploring the emergence of a vibrant political community.

For Europe, the 24th of February 2022 marked a historic turning point. Until then, many decision-makers and commentators did not understand that developments in post-communist Russia can lead to the biggest war in Europe since 1945. These two collected volumes illustrate some of the factors...

This study is a clarion call, exposing how Western academia is at a tipping point, with Europe on the brink of following America’s path of radicalization.

Ausgehend von einer Definition der Schlüsselbegriffe Volk, Nation und Staat, erarbeitet Hammerschmidt Ansätze, mit deren Hilfe Territorialkonflikte sachlich beurteilt und in der Folge tatsächlich gelöst werden können.

This scholarly work on Montenegro’s history and its social, political, and cultural traditions delves into four pivotal themes that span an extended timeline.

This special issue explores the Kremlin-driven politics of war memories as they unfold in the northernmost parts of Norway and European Russia, two regions that share not only a border but also a long history of interaction.

Matthias Vetter verfolgt einen Erklärungsansatz, der den zuvor begonnenen stalinistischen Terror gegen »Auslandsnationen« und Diaspora-Ethnien als Referenzrahmen nimmt, in welchem die spezifisch sowjetische Judophobie nicht nur unter Stalin zu verstehe

This special issue proposes to approach Ukrainian resistance from the cultural studies perspective. It brings together scholars from different disciplines who address different aspects of resilience and resistance focusing on gender, humor, literature, vi