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193 gap statements mined from Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,974 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • The need to adapt to local contexts while being connected to global dynamics. The challenge of promoting flexibility and multidimensional cooperation in regional integration.

    Ethical Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for the Western Balkans · 2026 · DOI

  • Turkey's active neutrality supports regional stability in the Black Sea, but this contribution is limited by the influence of major powers (NATO expansion, Russian pressure) and sub-regional dynamics (Azerbaijan-Armenia tensions).

    TURKEY'S ACTIVE NEUTRALITY STRATEGY IN THE BLACK SEA REGION: PRACTICES AND ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the smart-state model in other small-state contexts. The study's findings could be used as a basis for comparative analysis of small-state foreign policy trajectories. Further research could investigate the role of domestic factors in shaping Albania's foreign policy decisions.

    From Survivalism to Smart Diplomacy - Albania’s Foreign Policy Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • There remains limited systematic analysis connecting Albania's evolving external behavior to small-state foreign policy theory. The study seeks to address this gap by examining the evolution of Albania's foreign policy from survivalist isolation to adaptive and multidimensional diplomacy.

    From Survivalism to Smart Diplomacy - Albania’s Foreign Policy Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the impact of the geopolitical struggle for influence in the Balkans on regional stability and international relations. Further studies should investigate the role of other actors, such as China and Turkey, in the region. Research should also examine the effectiveness of the Western powers' strategies in countering Russian influence in the Balkans.

    STRATEGIC ALIGNMENTS AND GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS: THE BALKAN THEATRE IN THE RUSSO-WESTERN POWER PLAY · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for a comprehensive analysis of the strategic alignments and geopolitical tensions in the region.

    STRATEGIC ALIGNMENTS AND GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS: THE BALKAN THEATRE IN THE RUSSO-WESTERN POWER PLAY · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the implications of Türkiye's naval modernization for regional security dynamics. The study's findings could be used to inform policy decisions regarding NATO's enlargement and Russia's actions in the region.

    WHO WINS ON THE BLACK SEA? REGIONAL POWER COMPETITIONAND THE ROLE OF TÜRKİYE · 2026 · DOI

  • 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

  • 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…

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

  • 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

  • Further study of the concept of region and its definition. Analysis of the implications of new regionalism for international relations and global governance.

    Ethical Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for the Western Balkans · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding Türkiye's diplomatic response to the 2014 annexation of Crimea and its balanced foreign policy strategy between Russia and Ukraine.

    Türkiye's Policies Regarding the Annexation of Crimea (2014): Balanced Diplomacy Between Russia and Ukraine · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) 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); (2) Future research could explore the implications of the study's findings for policymakers and practitioners in the field of international relations and geopolitics (“Different Foreign Political Vectors of the South Caucasus Countries and their…”, 2026); (3) Future research should explore the role of other diaspora groups in transnational politicisation (“Conceptualising transnational politicisation in international affairs: the…”, 2026); (4) Future research can build on the study's findings and explore the implications of the transition from emergency stabilization towards institutional normalization (“POST-CONFLICT DYNAMICS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS: EVALUATING THE FUTURE OF…”, 2026); (5) 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…”, 2026). 193 gap statements have been mined from Post-Soviet Geopolitical Dynamics papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,974 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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