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

A Word to Young Politological Scientists

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.

Антиномии стратегических культур Запада и Востока (на примере Германии, Франции и Китая)

Strategic culture, as a phenomenon and a concept, was not taken seriously for a long time. Today, western researchers understand that strategic culture has a direct impact on political decision-making process in foreign policy. The study of the strategic culture of France, Germany, and China can help to optimize the Russian policy on the world stage.

Концепции «nation-building» Ф. Фукуямы и Р. Купера и их значение для современной практики нациестроительства

The process of nation-building in modern societies within the framework of national integration is considered in the article from different approaches and taking into consideration analysis and understanding of foreign experience. Special attention is paid to the concepts and views of Francis Fukuyama and Robert Cooper along with their importance for practice of nation-building. An inference is made that today these concepts and attempts to implement them in practice cannot be recognized as perfect and adequate to current challenges of internal and external origins.

Приоритеты внешней культурной политики современной Испании

The article covers theoretical and practical aspects of implementing foreign cultural policy by Spain. Drawing on various studies (both Russian and foreign ones) and official documents, the specific nature of the foreign cultural activity of Spain is analyzed and a conclusion is made about potential lines of its further development.

Особенности рекламных коммуникаций оппозиционного кандидата (на материалах предвыборной кампании П. Н. Грудинина)

The article contains results of the research of advertising communication of the candidate P. N. Grudinin. Drawing on the data from social surveys, the author puts forward a thesis that the political idea promoted by the candidate is irrelevant for the majority of voters in Russia. The following features of advertising communications are highlighted: an appeal to the past; the lack of attempts to expand the electoral base; use of oppositions.

Административное регулирование регионального электорального цикла в России: основные тенденции выборов глав регионов 2019–2020 гг.

This article elaborates the thesis the process and results of the regional heads elections in 2019 and 2020. An attempt is also made to frame the model of the manageable electoral procedure for the governors’ appointments implemented during the period of the regional election campaigns of 2019 and 2020. The methodological framework includes the design of the regional electoral cycle and the concept of the viability of public administration and administrative elites as an independent research category of political science.

Технологические средства анализа имиджформирующих политических медиатекстов: возможности и ограничения

The article presents possibilities of analyzing image-forming texts by means of specialized software. Restrictions related to automated information processing are separately articulated. The author concludes that it is preferable to use a mixed version of the study of media messages, involving a combination of manual and machine-based analysis of their main parameters.

«Левый» поворот Америки: новое поколение социалистов

The article is devoted to the change in the attitude of American society to the ideology of socialism at the beginning of the XXI century. The article examines reasons for popularity of leftist ideas in the United States, the most popular interpretations of the concept of “socialism” among American citizens, taking into account their age or belonging to a particular social group.

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