In Lieu of a Conclusion: The Ongoingness of a Debate

This chapter discusses lessons learned and draws conclusions based on the contributions presented in the previous chapters. It does so while also offering a reflection on how the academic debate between IR and AS applies in the case of the post-Soviet area and what it can tell us to better understand a region currently theatre of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The chapter specifically focuses on dynamics of knowledge production and dissemination about the region, and their relationship with the policy world. On a conclusive note, we discuss some current challenges of the field and some potential avenues for future research.