Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: Volume 6, No. 2 (2020), Fedor Julie, Dimova Gergana, Umland Andreas

Автор: , Dimova Gergana
Название: Political Uncertainty: A Comparative Exploration
ISBN: 3838213858 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783838213859
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Описание: This timely book provides a comprehensive analysis of political uncertainty and one of the first efforts to empirically measure it. Gergana Dimova compares political ambiguity within both established as well as unconsolidated democracies and explores institutional, behavioral, and media factors influencing such uncertainty. Combining aggregate statistical analysis and qualitative case studies, she seeks to provide answers to some hotly discussed questions of comparative politics, such as: To what extent is uncertainty invariable and unavoidable in political life? Why does uncertainty arise and how is it affecting liberal democracies?
In conclusion, Dimova argues that even in so-called "managed democracies," such as Russia, uncertainty is rife. Yet it is of a very different type there than ambiguity in more established democracies, such as Germany. Overall, this book furnishes important insights about the value of uncertain actions in political life and useful tips about how and when to combat it.

Автор: Fedor Julie, Umland Andreas, Makarychev Andrey
Название: Journal of Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society Volume 6, No. 1 (2020): Volume 6, No. 1 (2020)
ISBN: 3838214161 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783838214160
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Описание: This special section deals with Russia's post-Maidan foreign policy towards the so-called "near abroad," or the former Soviet states. This is an important and timely topic, as Russia's policy perspectives have changed dramatically since 2013/2014, as have those of its neighbors. The Kremlin today is paradoxically following an aggressive "realist" agenda that seeks to clearly delineate its sphere of influence in Europe and Eurasia while simultaneously attempting to promote "soft-power" and a historical-civilizational justification for its recent actions in Ukraine (and elsewhere). The result is an often perplexing amalgam of policy positions that are difficult to disentangle. The contributors to this special issue are all regional specialists based either in Europe or the United States.