Peer Review Report For: Patterns of Reimperialization and Postimperial strategic cultures. The cases of Liberal Spain (1833-1868) and Post-Soviet Russia (1991-2025) [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

The author has produced an exemplary revision that addresses the concerns raised in my original peer review report with remarkable thoroughness and scholarly care. The revised version is significantly stronger, more nuanced, and theoretically robust than its predecessor. The comprehensive response demonstrates serious engagement with the review process and a genuine commitment to improving the work's analytical depth and scholarly contribution.