Society Against the State in Post-Soviet Countries: A Transformative Analysis

The relationship between society and the state in post-Soviet countries is a complex and multifaceted one. It is characterized by both continuity and change, as the post-Soviet state continues to play a significant role in the lives of citizens while also being transformed by the emergence of new social and political forces.

The Politics of Police Reform: Society against the State in Post-Soviet Countries

by Erica Marat

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The Legacy of Soviet Rule

The legacy of Soviet rule has had a profound impact on the relationship between society and the state in post-Soviet countries. The Soviet Union was a totalitarian state that exercised a high degree of control over all aspects of society. This control was maintained through a powerful security apparatus, a pervasive system of propaganda, and a highly centralized economy.

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to a profound crisis of the state in post-Soviet countries. The old institutions of the Soviet state were discredited and delegitimized, and new institutions had yet to be established. This created a vacuum of power that was filled by a variety of actors, including criminal groups, regional elites, and nationalist movements.

The Challenges of Transition to Democracy and Market Economy

The transition to democracy and market economy in post-Soviet countries has been a complex and challenging process. The post-Soviet states have faced a number of obstacles in this process, including:

• Weak institutions
• Corruption
• Economic instability
• Social unrest

These obstacles have made it difficult for the post-Soviet states to consolidate democratic institutions and build a stable market economy.

The Rise of New Forms of Social and Political Mobilization

The transition to democracy and market economy in post-Soviet countries has also led to the rise of new forms of social and political mobilization. These new movements have challenged the authority and legitimacy of the post-Soviet state. They have also played a role in shaping the relationship between society and the state in post-Soviet countries.

Some of the most important new social and political movements in post-Soviet countries include:

• Nationalist movements
• Populist movements
• Environmental movements
• Women's movements

These movements have played a significant role in challenging the authority of the post-Soviet state and in shaping the relationship between society and the state in post-Soviet countries.

The relationship between society and the state in post-Soviet countries is a complex and multifaceted one. It is characterized by both continuity and change, as the post-Soviet state continues to play a significant role in the lives of citizens while also being transformed by the emergence of new social and political forces. This book provides a timely and essential contribution to our understanding of post-Soviet societies and the challenges they face.

The Politics of Police Reform: Society against the State in Post-Soviet Countries

by Erica Marat

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Language	:	English
File size	:	922 KB
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