“STATE (IN)STABILITY: Past, present, and future perspectives for the nation-state” is an annual Conference organized by Libertas International University (Zagreb, Croatia). The topic for 2023 is “STATE (IN)STABILITY and Communist Legacy in Central and Southeastern Europe”. Expected contributions include a wide range of topics from various scientific disciplines including, but not limited to, the following: Political Theory, Political Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Security Studies, History, Anthropology, Economics, Law. The conference will take place on 10 November 2023 both physically in Zagreb, Croatia and Online. The abstract submission deadline is 31 August 2023. The Conference is funded by Libertas International University, and requires no participation or registration fees from participants. All additional information is available on the conference website.