Izvestiya of Saratov University.
Sociology. Politology
ISSN 1818-9601 (Print)
ISSN 2541-8998 (Online)

A Word to Young Politological Scientists

State Power Transparency Problem in Modern Russia

The paper is devoted to the problem of government body transparency and interaction between the state and civil society institutes in the modern Russian Federation.

The Russian Federation's National Interests as the Motivation of External Economic Processes

The article is devoted to the examination of national interests of the Russian Federation, their structure and peculiarities and their influence to the external economic process. Different approaches to the definition of the national interests within the bounds of scientific and political conceptions are reviewed.

Youth Parlamentarianism as a Tool to Form a Civil Society in Russia

The paper discusses peculiarities of the formation of youth parlamentarianism as a tool to form a civil society in the modern Russian Federation, its trends and contradictions are assessed.

Russia National Safety: Role of Ethno-Confessional Factor

In this article examined Russia's national defense challenges from ethno-confessional factors of modern global political process in form of growing panturkism, islamic fundamentalism, international terrorism. Examined their influence on country defense, especially on south borders. Offered ways to decrease level of country safety threats. In particular, offered to deepen and increase variety of russian-islamic relationships.

Party Building in Russia: Theoretical and Methodological Aspects

The paper discusses peculiarities of the formation of youth parliamentarianism as a tool to form a civil society in the modern Russia Federation, its trends and contradictions are assessed.

Liberty of Conscience in the Ukraine: Principles-Enunciated and Practice

The paper analyses the practical implementation of Ukrainian legislation in the field of liberty of conscience, which governs interactions between the state and religious organizations. Main trends and priorities in the confessional policy of the government have been revealed Possible directions to improve Ukrainian legislation regarding liberty of conscience are suggested.

Native Literature on N.V. Ustrjalov's Political Views: State in Prospects

The article is about find out a degree of understanding of the political idea of N.V. Ustrjalov. He is the Russian emigrate and the founder and the main theorist of the nationalism-bolshevism. This article emphasizes the Russian thinker's heritage is important for the analysis of all political ideas in modern Russia.

The national security strategy as a key document in the implementation of state policy to ensure national security of the Russian Federation

The article is devoted to a detailed study of the role of the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation, considering it as a central tool for the implementation of state policy in the field of national security. The main focus is on the structure, functions, and mechanisms for implementing the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation, as well as the impact of this document on setting and solving tasks in this area.

The Global South and the Global East: Points of convergence and lines of division

The article examines the key characteristics of the Global South and the Global East and their respective roles in transforming the international relations system. Particular emphasis is placed on the common tendencies manifested in their pursuit of political sovereignty, diversification of external economic relations, expansion of participation in global governance institutions, and advancement of the principles of equality, justice, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states.

China’s international energy cooperation amid tightening Western sanctions against Global South countries

This article examines the evolution of China’s foreign policy strategy in the energy sector against the backdrop of Western consolidation and expanding sanctions pressure on Global South countries. It explores the mechanisms through which China leverages Western sanctions to enhance its own energy security and shape an alternative international relations architecture. Particular attention is paid to the impact of Western sanctions imposed on Global South states on China’s foreign policy planning.

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