COMMUNIST AND POST-COMMUNIST STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Complexities of Communist Legacies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Communist Regimes:
The journal emphasizes research on the historical contexts and legacies of communist regimes, including their ideological frameworks, governance structures, and socio-economic impacts. - Memory Politics and Collective Identities:
A significant focus is placed on how societies remember and interpret their pasts, particularly regarding events like the Great Patriotic War and the Gulag, and how these memories shape national and regional identities. - Political Dynamics and Authoritarianism:
The journal explores the nature of political systems in post-communist countries, examining authoritarian practices, state-society relations, and the role of political parties and civil society. - Socio-Economic Transformations:
Research on the socio-economic changes following the collapse of communist regimes, including market transitions, informal economies, and the effects of globalization, are core themes. - Comparative Studies:
The journal encourages comparative analyses across different post-communist states, facilitating discussions on varied paths of development and governance. - Cultural and Ideological Discourses:
Investigations into cultural narratives, ideologies, and their transformations in post-communist contexts are highlighted, including the resurgence of nationalism and the role of religion.
Trending and Emerging
- Memory and Trauma Studies:
There is an increasing focus on how collective memories of trauma, especially related to the Gulag and the Great Patriotic War, influence current political and social identities in post-Soviet spaces. - Digital Politics and Social Media:
Research examining the impact of digital platforms and social media on political mobilization, public discourse, and memory politics is gaining traction, highlighting the intersection of technology and politics. - Gender and Protest Movements:
Emerging studies are increasingly analyzing the role of gender in protest movements, particularly in contexts like Belarus, where feminist perspectives on activism are becoming more prominent. - Environmental Politics and Policy:
Themes related to environmental issues, including the climate crisis and its intersection with post-communist governance and policy responses, are emerging as significant areas of inquiry. - Impact of Global Crises on Authoritarianism:
Research exploring how global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect authoritarian practices and political participation in post-communist states is becoming increasingly relevant.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Analysis:
Research specifically focused on classical economic models or purely quantitative assessments of post-communist economies has waned, as scholars now prefer qualitative approaches that consider socio-political contexts. - Studies on Early Communist Periods:
There is a noticeable decrease in research concentrated on the early years of communist rule, as contemporary issues and legacies of the late 20th century have taken precedence. - Narrow Nationalistic Studies:
While nationalism remains a theme, studies that focus exclusively on narrow nationalistic perspectives without broader regional or comparative context are becoming less frequent. - Outdated Methodologies:
The use of outdated methodologies, particularly those that do not incorporate modern technological advancements or interdisciplinary approaches, is diminishing as the field evolves. - Focus on Static Historical Events:
Research that treats historical events as static and unchanging, without connecting them to contemporary issues, is decreasing in favor of dynamic analyses that link past and present.
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