Chapter 1 Introduction: The Formation and Aims of the Book, COST and WG1, Gabriella Ilonszki and Christophe RouxChapter 2 Institutionalisation of political science in East Central Europe: Connecting Theory to the Ground, Gabriella IlonszkiChapter 3 Continuities and New Beginnings in the Post-Yugoslav States, Davor Boban, Ivan Stanojevic, Simona KukovicChapter 4 Political Science in Central European Democracies under Pressure, Darina Malova, Aneta Vilagi, Dobrinka KostovaChapter 5 Is small beautiful? Institutionalization of Political Science in small states, Eva Marín Hlynsdóttir, Irmina Matonyte Chapter 6 From Scientific Communism to Political Science: Development of the Profession in the Post-Soviet States, Dangis Gudelis, Irmina Matonyte, Serghei Sprincean, Tatsiana ChulitskayaChapter 7 On the Way to Relevance: At the crossroads of recognition and performance, Gabriella Ilonszki, Davor Boban, Dangis GudelisChapter 8 Adjusting of New Countries into Existing (Old) Institutional Frameworks, Erkki BerndstonChapter 9 Conclusion: Political Science Between Opportunities and Challenges, Christophe Roux