To what extent can the post-Soviet international order be characterized as a continuation of the Cold War logic, and how do contemporary patterns of rivalry, alliance-building, and power competition reflect or depart from the ideological and strategic dynamics of the Cold War era?

Continuation or Transformation? — The Post-Soviet Order in Light of Cold War Logic The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked an unmistakable structural rupture in world politics, yet the subsequent three decades have produced a debate over whether the post-Soviet order simply sustained Cold War patterns or inaugurated a qualitatively different system. A … Continue reading To what extent can the post-Soviet international order be characterized as a continuation of the Cold War logic, and how do contemporary patterns of rivalry, alliance-building, and power competition reflect or depart from the ideological and strategic dynamics of the Cold War era?

In what ways have traditional and non-traditional instruments of statecraft evolved in the pursuit of national interest amid shifting global power dynamics and normative contestations?

The Evolution of Traditional and Non-Traditional Instruments of Statecraft in Pursuit of National Interest Amid Shifting Global Power Dynamics and Normative Contestations In the contemporary international system, the pursuit of national interest remains a central concern for states, yet the means through which it is exercised—instruments of statecraft—have significantly evolved. This evolution is shaped by … Continue reading In what ways have traditional and non-traditional instruments of statecraft evolved in the pursuit of national interest amid shifting global power dynamics and normative contestations?