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

A Word to Young Politological Scientists

Научно-экспертное сообщество и власть: опыт взаимодействия в регионе (на примере Кемеровской области)

The article presents the results of a study on the role of the scientific community in the regional socio-economic and political process in the Kemerovo region. The study used the analysis of information provided on the Internet, as well as materials of electronic media. In addition, a semi-structured interview method was used, during which representatives of the regional scientific community were interviewed, taking an active part in the public policy field of the region as experts.

Этнополитическая система общества: к определению понятия

The article discusses the practicability of introducing and defining the category “ethnopolitical system” for analyzing political processes implying participation of ethnic groups. The author also reveals structural elements of the ethnopolitical system and principles of working with this research model.

Разведывательные службы ЕС: проблемы информационной перегрузки

This article demonstrates the flaws of EU intelligence agencies the past decade in the field of counterterrorism, in particular regarding Jihadi terrorism. Since 2014 the West European countries fell victim to the violent actions of Islamic State (IS), which has a huge presence on social media, both on the surface web and on the Darknet. The goal is to outline the most important case-studies of Jihadi terrorism that were plotted and carried out by the terrorists and yet, not prevented by the classical intelligence authorities.

Феномен национализма в полиэтничной среде

The article considers the phenomenon of nationalism in a multi-ethnic environment from the point of view of various approaches. The idea is substantiated that in modern multi-ethnic states it is customary to single out civic nationalism and ethnic nationalism. The main causes of the surge of nationalism in different historical periods, the main theoretical and methodological approaches that explain the nature of nationalism are highlighted.

«Мягкая сила» как инструмент гуманитарной политики США в отношении Социалистической Республики Вьетнам

The article reviews the basics of the concept of “soft power”, which is actively used by the United States to promote its interests in the essential country of Southeastern Asia – the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Basing on studying of materials of Executive authorities of the United States, such as the State Department and the U.S.

Генезис политического взаимодействия России и Сирии

Using the method of traditional analysis and content analysis of documents, the article studies the political interaction of Russia and Syria in historical retrospective: from 1956 to the present. The author forms his original vision of the history of these relations on the basis of consideration of several strategically important documents signed by the Syrian Arab Republic on the one hand, and the USSR and the Russian Federation on the other. Objective and subjective factors of these relationships are revealed.

Борьба с терроризмом «снизу-вверх»: предпосылки терроризма и роль негосударственных акторов в их устранении

The article deals with the process of formation of morality that justifies terrorism. The author analyzes the conditions which lead to the employment of terrorism as a method of reaction by an agent in an environment. Finally, the author considers the “bottom-up strategy of inclusive counterterrorism”, which implies the marginalization of terrorism among the local population through interaction with the most oppressed groups. The role of non-state actors, in particular NGOs, in the implementation of the “bottom-up strategy of countering terrorism” is assessed.

Современное состояние курдского вопроса на Ближнем Востоке

The article focuses on the Kurdish conflict in the Middle East at present time. The conflict erupted on the territory of four countries: the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Turkey, the Syrian Arab Republic. The cause of the conflict is the desire of the Kurd›s to fulfill their dream and create their sovereign state of Kurdistan, but for this it is required to separate parts of the territories of the sovereign countries under consideration, which of course don’t agree, because it contradicts their interests.

Влияние внешней политики Турции в Черноморском регионе на политику глобальных и региональных акторов современного мира

The article discusses the foreign policy of Turkey in the Black Sea region in the context of its interaction with such global entities as the Russian Federation and the European Union, as well as with the states of the Black Sea region. For each of the global entities, the main areas of cooperation are defined, such as security, trade relations, energy and so on. The general conclusion is made that the basic strategy of Turkey in the Black Sea region is the form of bilateral relations, including a wide range of mutual initiatives.

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