The Divergence of Russian and Ukrainian Political CultureJack Leydiker analyses the historical fundaments that divide the political culture of Ukraine and Russia.
The ‘New Look’ Gets Old: Russian Military Reform from Georgia to Ukraine Turner Ruggi analyses how Russia’s war in Ukraine has been shaped by previous military reforms.
Russifying Identity: the cultural war on the geopolitical integrity of Belarus Chloe Henshaw analyses the cultural soft power of the Russian sphere in our own discourse of Belarus.
Big Bad NATO: Kremlin Lessons in Whitewashing War Crimes in UkraineJustas Kazlaukas likens Russia's discourse of 'Big Bag NATO' in the Balkans to a broken record, and discusses its echo in Ukraine.
Georgia’s European future: an attainable outcome or wishful thinking?Flora McIntyre investigates Georgia's complex relationship with Europe and analyses what hinders its incorporation into the EU.
Russia’s failed democratic experiment: a people problem or institutional ineptitude?Toby Mayhew discusses Russian democracy and what is to blame for its current, decayed state.
Democracy Challenges in PolandMarcelina Palamar analyses Poland's democratic struggles and the challenges the people face to maintain democratic integrity in the future.
Havel and Orbán: A measured comparison at the end of an eraHamish Kennedy investigates the manner in which Havel and Orbán attempt to harness historical memory in speeches.
Has There Really Been a Rise of Populism in Central and Eastern Europe?Master's student Jodie Bradshaw analyses the phenomenon of popularism in Central and Eastern Europe - and questions its actual viability.
Issue 01 - Democracy We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first issue of the CEE Affairs Review!