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East European Politics and Societies (EEPS) is an international, interdisciplinary journal for the examination of critical issues related to Eastern Europe. It serves as a forum for current work in East Europe studies, including comparative analyses and theoretical issues with implications for other world areas. The editorial board is composed of distinguished historians, cultural historians, literary scholars, political scientists, anthropologists, and social scientists. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics. View full journal description

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Does Ideological Extremism within Generations Explain Electoral Mobilization? The Evidence from Poland 2011–2023

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  • Mikołaj Cześnik
  • Oliwia Szczupska
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A Mobilized Jew in the “No Man’s Land” of History

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How Does Moscow Influence the Pro-European Course in Montenegro? The Role of the Church

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A Narrow Path to Victory: Robert Fico, Smer-SD, and the 2023 Elections in Slovakia

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  • Marek Rybář
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Mobilizing against Democratic Backsliding: What Motivates Protestors in Central and Eastern Europe?

  • Courtney Blackington
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  • Milada Anna Vachudova
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Civic Mobilization against Democratic Backsliding in Post-Communist Europe

  • Milada Anna Vachudova
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The Power of the Powerless

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From Gender Re-Traditionalizations to Anti-Gender Mobilizations: Care for Family in Serbia and Croatia

  • Jelena Ćeriman
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Mobilizing against Democratic Backsliding: What Motivates Protestors in Central and Eastern Europe?

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Who Cares for Families? Narrative(s) of Return in Postsocialist Europe

  • Adriana Zaharijević
  • Joanna Wawrzyniak
  • Anca Dohotariu
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Religion and National Identity in Central and Eastern European Countries: Persisting and Evolving Links

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