Politics and Security of Central and Eastern Europe: Contemporary Challenges

This book analyzes major contemporary political and security problems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), including authoritarianism, geopolitical rivalry, and internal and external challenges to democratic institutions and international security. It is intended for scholars and students of European politics, international relations, and security studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 353 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and pressing political and security issues confronting Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Through in-depth case studies of various CEE countries, it sheds light on the persistent trend of non-democratic political practices, particularly the rise of authoritarianism in Belarus and the concerning shift towards illiberalism in Hungary and Poland. Moreover, the book explores the escalating geopolitical and military rivalry between the West and Russia in the CEE region, culminating in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It also examines the growing involvement of external entities such as NATO, the EU, the USA, Germany, France, and China in the region's affairs.

The book highlights the significant internal and external challenges to the democratic institutions and international security of CEE, emphasizing the need for new formats of multilateral cooperation among the countries in the region. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of European politics, international relations, and security studies, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the political and security dynamics shaping the CEE region.

Weight: 711g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031164187
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023