No. 004 (2026): Between State and Society: Political Identity, Influence, and Community

The editorial board invites scholars, researchers, and experts to contribute studies examining how states, political institutions, and societies adapt to an era of accelerating global transformation. As geopolitical realignments, digitalization, and shifting social expectations reshape the contemporary world, questions of sovereignty, identity, governance, and social cohesion acquire renewed urgency. This issue aims to explore how political and social systems sustain stability, legitimacy, and resilience while navigating internal pressures and external influences.

We particularly welcome interdisciplinary contributions that bridge political science, sociology, philosophy, international relations, public administration, cultural studies, and the humanities.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• political institutions, party systems, and the transformation of democratic governance
• sovereignty in its political, informational, and cognitive dimensions
• national, ethnic, and cultural identity in a globalized world
• soft power, public diplomacy, and external actors in foreign policy
• state legitimacy, public trust, and mechanisms of political participation
• social stability, cohesion, and resilience in the face of global challenges
• the impact of digitalization on political and social processes
• nation-building, statehood, and interethnic relations
• political uncertainty, institutional vulnerability, and adaptive strategies
• comparative perspectives on governance and social development in Central Asia, the CIS, and beyond

Types of submissions invited:

• original research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
• analytical and comparative studies of political institutions and social processes
• thematic and applied case studies
• systematic and critical literature reviews

The editorial team seeks contributions offering new perspectives, empirical evidence, and conceptual approaches that advance our understanding of resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking political and social systems.

Articles will be published on a rolling basis following successful peer review. Manuscripts should be submitted to welcome@delapress.com