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1 year ago in Comparative Analysis , International Research By Pranav
What specific academic research has been conducted on anti-American sentiment within countries that emerged from communism?
I need to ground my thesis in existing scholarship. I'm looking for studies that use empirical data—like polls or media analysis—to track sentiment over time, and that offer theoretical explanations tied to political integration, economic shock therapy, or cultural factors unique to the region.
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By Bharat Answered 1 year ago
Yes, there is a robust body of work. From my review, I'd recommend starting with the comparative studies by Pew Research Center and Eurobarometer for longitudinal data. Scholars like Andrew Kohut and Robert Kagan provide foundational analysis, while region-specific work by Marlene Laruelle on Russia and Jacques Rupnik on Central Europe is critical. These studies typically examine three drivers: geopolitical resentment over U.S. hegemony, discontent with neoliberal economic prescriptions in the 1990s, and a cultural backlash against perceived moral liberalism. The research confirms it's not monolithic but varies significantly by country and generation.
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