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217 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,876 Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Scholarly literature on the foreign policy of the Western Balkan states remains scarce, making this collective volume one of the first of its kind.

    Liridon Lika: Kosovo’s Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations · 2025 · DOI

  • The study does not approach Liberland as a strict test of theory. The study's findings are limited to the case of Liberland and may not be generalizable to other contexts.

    Statehood Claims and the Limits of International Recognition in the Case of Liberland · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of the study's findings for the development of international law and international relations. Future research could examine the applicability of the study's conclusions to other contexts and cases. Future research could investigate the potential for unrecognized entities to achieve greater recognition and acceptance.

    Statehood Claims and the Limits of International Recognition in the Case of Liberland · 2026 · DOI

  • Managing language diversity to prevent social fragmentation. Preserving minority and indigenous languages in the face of globalization and cultural interchange. Balancing the need for a common language with the need to recognize and support multiple languages.

    LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM IN MOLDOVA: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding how language diversity can be a powerful force for social unity and political stability. There is a need to explore the complexities of language diversity in Moldova and its impact on social cohesion.

    LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM IN MOLDOVA: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing literature on the geostrategic position of the Black Sea region does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the interests of regional and global actors. The paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing the interests of regional and global actors in the Black Sea region.

    US-Russian Geostrategic Interests in the Black Sea Region in a Transforming World Order · 2026 · DOI

  • The region's complex geopolitical dynamics - The role of external actors in shaping the regional security landscape - The need for a comparative analysis of the countries' foreign political vectors

    Different Foreign Political Vectors of the South Caucasus Countries and their Impact on the Regional Security · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of the study's findings for policymakers and practitioners in the field of international relations and geopolitics. Further research could also examine the role of other external actors in shaping the regional security landscape. The study's findings could also inform further research on the geopolitics of other regions.

    Different Foreign Political Vectors of the South Caucasus Countries and their Impact on the Regional Security · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should examine the impact of embedded fragmentation on reform implementation in other contexts. The study argues that a deeper understanding of the concept of embedded fragmentation is necessary to develop effective strategies for promoting reform implementation. The paper suggests that future research should explore the ways in which external actors can support institutional consolidation in post-Soviet states.

    Fragmented Authority: External Russian Influence and the Domestic Limits of Post-Soviet States in EU Environmental and Energy Security Commitments · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of the constraints on reform implementation in post-Soviet states. The study argues that the existing literature fails to account for the impact of Russian influence on post-Soviet states' implementation of EU environmental and energy security commitments.

    Fragmented Authority: External Russian Influence and the Domestic Limits of Post-Soviet States in EU Environmental and Energy Security Commitments · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the war's impact on Central and Eastern Europe. The paper notes that aggregated European analyses often obscure regional variation.

    The Russian War on Ukraine: Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of managing bilateral relations in the face of transnational politicisation. It highlights the need for governments to engage with diaspora actors and address their concerns. The research suggests that governments should be aware of the potential for transnational politicisation to generate intergovernmental friction.

    Conceptualising transnational politicisation in international affairs: the Turkish diaspora in Germany and the politicisation of German–Turkish relations · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the role of other diaspora groups in transnational politicisation. The paper suggests that researchers should examine the impact of transnational politicisation on intergovernmental relations in other contexts.

    Conceptualising transnational politicisation in international affairs: the Turkish diaspora in Germany and the politicisation of German–Turkish relations · 2026 · DOI

  • The current research gap is the lack of understanding of the persistence of regional differences in Ukraine despite the full-scale war. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a more nuanced understanding of regional differences in Ukraine.

    East and West together? Why is it premature to talk about the end of regional differences? · 2026 · DOI

  • Abstract In the aftermath of the Bolshevik occupation of Georgia in February 1921, German-Russian-Georgian relations entered a critical and understudied transitional phase lasting until the establishment of the Soviet Union in December 1922.

    Under the Eye of the Cheka: Germany, Soviet Georgia, and the Struggle for Recognition, 1921–22 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Ukraine's cultural diplomacy in the context of the global culture war. The study highlights the need to analyze the strategic narratives employed by the Ukrainian Institute.

    Reclaiming Crimea: Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy and the Liberal International Order · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the concept of gray zones and its application to territorial conflicts. The paper highlights the need for a critical synthesis of military-strategic, institutional, and operational approaches to understand the process of borderization.

    “Borderization” as a Tool of Gray Zone Warfare: The Case of Georgia · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the role of symbolic and cultural capitals in shaping elite perceptions of Russia. The study argues that prior work has focused extensively on state responses to Russian aggression, but has neglected the internal struggles within the political field.

    Postcolonial Struggles and Symbolic Capital: Ukrainian Political Elites’ Perceptions of Russia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the potential for Armenia to serve as a bridge between Türkiye and the Turkic states of Central Asia. Future research could also examine the impact of the Second Karabakh War on Armenia's regional cooperation and modernisation strategies.

    Armenia’s Geopolitical Limitations and Regional Cooperation Potential with the Turkic World · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on Armenia's geopolitical limitations and regional cooperation potential with the Turkic world. The study argues that Armenia's refusal to acknowledge its historical and cultural ties with Türkiye has functioned as a limiting factor in its foreign policy and regional cooperation.

    Armenia’s Geopolitical Limitations and Regional Cooperation Potential with the Turkic World · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the study's findings and explore the implications of the transition from emergency stabilization towards institutional normalization. Further research can examine the role of external actors in shaping the conflict and the peace process.

    POST-CONFLICT DYNAMICS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS: EVALUATING THE FUTURE OF ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN PEACE EFFORTS · 2026 · DOI

  • There remains a notable lack of scholarly work employing rigorous discourse analytical frameworks to study President Ilham Aliyev's public statements in depth.

    Azerbaijan's Stability and Leadership Role in the South Caucasus: Political Analysis of President Ilham Aliyev's Interview with Journalists · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a comprehensive analysis of the Slovak Republic's approach to the Western Balkan region. The importance of understanding the impact of domestic determinants on the country's foreign policy priorities.

    Slovensko a Západný Balkán – od aktívneho tvorcu agendy k pasívnemu prijímateľovi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of understanding the complex and dynamic system of interactions between religion, ideology, and politics in Central Asia. The research highlights the need to navigate the tension between constitutional secularism and the practical instrumentalization of religion.

    Religion As an Instrument of Politics and Ideology in the International Relations of Post-Soviet Central Asia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of the study's findings for policymakers and practitioners. The study's conclusions could inform further research on the role of religion in global politics. Further research could examine the dynamics of religious instrumentalization in other regions.

    Religion As an Instrument of Politics and Ideology in the International Relations of Post-Soviet Central Asia · 2026 · DOI

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