It is noted that the European Parliament, due to its size and national, linguistic and cultural pluralism, faces difficulties inherent in the changing nature of the political community it represents. It is proved that the European Parliament can be attributed to the third, hybrid type of representative body. Since the first type seeks to ensure popular representation and create...
The article provides a political science analysis of the transformation of war legitimacy mechanisms in the context of a platformized public sphere, with a particular focus on the role of influencers and networked actors. Drawing on classical theories of political legitimacy and contemporary approaches to digital political communication, the study argues that sources of societal...
Social cohesion serves as a crucial socio-institutional safeguard against internal fragmentation and external destructive influences. This article aims to elucidate the main trends, challenges, and factors supporting the social cohesion of Ukrainian society during the full-scale war (2022–2025). The study is based on an analysis of monitoring materials from regions of Ukraine...
Ukraine has found itself at the epicenter of not only a military confrontation but also a complex geopolitical game, where each potential scenario for ending the war carries profound implications for the nation`s future. The paper examines possible scenarios for ending the war and models trajectories of Ukraine`s post-war development within the context of the complex societal...
This article provides a critical analysis of meritocracy as an instrument of public governance in weakly institutionalized democracies, using Ukraine as a case study. It argues that meritocracy is not an autonomous driver of governmental effectiveness or political legitimacy; its impact depends on the quality of broader political institutions and accountability structures. The...
Russia`s continuing aggression against Ukraine is exceptional in terms of both its scale and its global implications. A peaceful and prosperous future for Ukraine, neighbouring states and indeed the entire continent, depends upon two interrelated factors. The first is Ukraine`s ability to win, with Western support, the war initiated against it by the Russian Federation under...
This article explores one of the most complex issues in modern geopolitics: why do states use existential threats as a reason for warnbsp;(casus belli)? How can we tell when such claims are based on genuine security concerns or when they are rhetorical tools hiding geopolitical interests? Using Jonathan Swift`s satirical allegory about the Lilliputians and Blefuscans, who go to...
The paper presents an attempt to outline the path of modern populism via offering the version of the reasons why populism gained such an impressive success in the modern world, especially given that, for laypersons` view, populism supposedly lost its political character in favor of economic or cultural ones, etc. Since anti-intellectualism is one of the most widely recognized...
The article is devoted to the analysis of the transformation of Ukraine`s world-system position in the context of global crises and the Russian-Ukrainian war. Using the methodology of world-system analysis proposed by I.nbsp;Wallerstein and its modern interpretations (J.nbsp;Arrighi, S.nbsp;Amin, B.nbsp;Santos), the author shows that Ukraine has transformed from a classical semi...
The article is devoted to the analysis of domestic political processes in the Russian Federation during the full-scale war against Ukraine. The central task of the regime is identified as the preservation and strengthening of state control over the population. The tools employed to achieve this goal are demonstrated: the intensification of repressive practices, the centralization...
The study identifies the main channels of hostile destructive influence within Ukraine’s information environment, assessing their effectiveness and role in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Despite the escalation of armed confrontation, a considerable share of Ukrainian citizens continued to consume Russian media, which broadcast anti-Ukrainian narratives and justified aggression as the...
The article examines the issue of identifying the nature and direction of ideological preferences in Ukraine. The cognitive sphere in modern societies is evolving in a dynamic and, to some extent, contradictory manner. On the one hand, there is a de-actualization of classical political ideological currents and divisions, and on the other, there is an active promotion of...
The article examines the functioning and developmental trajectories of subnational political regimes in Ukraine between 2006 and 2010. The relevance of the study is substantiated by the need to overcome the limitations of analyses confined solely to the national level and to reveal the specific features of political processes in territorial units that operate according to their...
The article provides a comparative analysis of the effects of semi-presidentialism in conditions of political transition, crises, and wars, with a focus on nascent states with hybrid political regimes. Semi-presidentialism is considered as a heterogeneous system of government that combines a popularly elected president and a government that is collectively responsible at least to...
The article examines the dynamics of public attitudes toward Ukraine`s European integration in the context of political transformations, economic crises, and security challenges. It demonstrates that the key predictors of shifts in public opinion included domestic political events (such as the Orange Revolution, the 2010–2012 elections, and the Revolution of Dignity), external...
This article discusses the perspectives of implementing Artificial Intellect technology into Public Administration, particularly to evaluate governing decisions. The issue of improving the social life governance via developing and implementing Public Administration efficiency evaluation gains good perspectives with the broadening application of the AI instruments. It is common...
The article examines conceptual and epistemological problems in the study of digital political participation in modern political science. The author analyzesterminological variability in the definition of digital political participation, identifying the main contradictions between the concepts of political and civic participation, as well as semantic differences between...
The article examines the main challenges of applying artificial intelligence (AI) in political science. The author explains how new technologies influence traditional methods of studying politics and the difficulties this creates for researchers. The study aims to clarify AI`s potential and limitations as a tool in political science, identify key areas for improving research...
The article examines the mechanisms of involvement of the Muslim community of the Russian Federation in supporting the so-called “special military operation” (SMO) against Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to the instrumentalization of Islam as an ideological resource used by the Kremlin to legitimize aggression. The transformation of the state's relations with Muslim regions...
The main objective of this study is to analysis the Putin regime's strategy of transforming Russia into a highly centralized autocracy with concentration of powers (formal and informal) in the president and central executive bodies, while preserving the constitutional features of the federation. The article examines the legislative changes that have been adopted over the past 20...
The article is devoted to the problem of charismatic legitimation of power in post-communist countries. The emergence of newly independent states, the formation of power institutions, and the introduction of democratic norms and principles into the political process became the conditions for implementing the type of political leadership called charismatic. The definition of...
The article explores the issue of emotional well-being among Ukrainian youth during wartime and identifies key socio-political factors affecting the level of subjective happiness of Generation Z. The study highlights the specifics of well-being formation in the context of political socialization, information overload, and institutional trust. The research is based on an online...
The article analyses the formation of national identity and social consolidation through museum practices, which serve as an essential tool for preserving cultural heritage and historical memory, as well as for affirming national values. This study places a particular emphasis on examining the works of foreign researchers who explore the role of museums in creating collective...
The article examines the impact of the decentralization reform on strengthening the unity of Ukraine and the consolidation of society. The reform became a key factor in the modernization of the state management system, transferring more powers to local communities. The study analyzes the social, economic and political aspects of the reform, which contributed to the reduction of...
The article is devoted to analyzing the mechanisms of political elite renewal in the post-war period, focusing on the examples of European countries after World War II and modern Ukraine. It examines the impact of war on the transformation of the political class, identifies key factors that contribute to elite change, and explores the main challenges of this process.nbsp; The...