Handbook on Post-Communist Politics

With post-communist politics resonating more strongly than ever in the international arena, this comprehensive Handbook provides a timely analysis of key issues in the field. Focussing on state development in the aftermath of communist rule, it analyses the impact of the communist legacy, assesses how this has shaped current politics and looks ahead to the possible future of post-communist studies. Chapters synthesise a systematic and wide-ranging review of research on former communist states, exploring the conceptual and empirical value of post-communism. Leading experts dissect key topics, including the transitional period and new institutional architecture of the post-communist order, political representation, democratic backsliding and autocratisation. Questioning whether former communist states comprise a collective region or have dramatically diverged from one another, the Handbook posits astute insights into the future of post-communist political systems. The Handbook of Post-Communist Politics is an essential resource for students of European politics, institutional design, political economy and international relations. It is also a valuable read for scholars and academic researchers looking to expand and deepen their knowledge in these fields.