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Nationalism, Imperialism, and Globalization in the Shaping of Eastern Europe
Background of Theories
Control by Empires Prior to WW I, 1815–1914
Emergence of Nation-States after 1918
Nazi/Fascist Empire, 1930s and 1940s
Communist Empire, 1945–89
Post-communist Expressions of Nationalism after 1989
The Spread of Liberalism and Its Discontentment
Successes of Liberalism and Persistence of Anti-liberalism
Conclusion: Eastern Europe between Nationalism and Globalization
Ethnic Warfare and Conflict within the States
Migratory Pressures from the External Environment
Theoretical Conclusion
Terrorist Threats inside the State
Russian Imperial Challenges after Crimea Takeover, 2014
Theoretical Conclusion
Key Historical Differences
Impact of COVID-19 on Democratic Ratings
Selected Case Studies of Political and Administrative Decisions during the 2020–22 Virus
Election Outcomes during the Crisis Years
Theoretical Conclusion
Chapter 7 Conclusion: Imperialism, Globalization, and Nationalism in Eastern Europe in the Twenty-First Century
Imperialism
Globalization
Nationalism
Theoretical Conclusions
Bibliography
Index
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