Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
From Chechnya to Ukraine: Biopolitical Patriotism in Times of War
The events of 2014-2015 in eastern Ukraine have seen numerous Russian volunteers fighting “at their own discretion and risk” on behalf of Russia. The fact that those who lose their lives are neither properly named nor buried requires an explanation beyond the traditional categories described by political science. The type of...
Europe returns to the 1930s
Czech police intercepted a group of Syrian asylum-seekers on a train headed for Germany. Upon being detained, the 200 or so refugees were marked with ink numbers on their forearms. While clearly a mishap, it was not the first time that Europeans were reminded of a period many would rather forget.In July of this year, a Polish Member of the...
European Agenda on Migration
On May 13, 2015, the European Commission outlined its agenda on migration, in response to the influx of migrants from Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa who were seeking asylum in Europe. Implementation packages were released May 27 and September 9, with details on refugees distribution, funds for countries receiving and settling...
Remarks by European Commission President Juncker on the State of the Union
On September 9, 2015, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke about issues the European Union is facing, including the influx of refugees, the relationships of Greece and of Britain to the EU, the conflict in Ukraine, and climate change. He released updates for the European Agenda on Migration and for the ten priorities of the...
Groans, Guffaws as Yatsenyuk Accused of Killing Russians
Russia’s top cop made startling claims in newspaper interview. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Homo Ex-Sovieticus Faces Future With a Frown
Report says Serbia is one of only three countries where fewer than half of adults laugh or smile a lot. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Rolling out the red carpet won’t make China play nice
Are GOP candidates “China bashing?” The claim has been made in outlets such as the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Bloomberg View. But, despite what the critics may say, it’s an overly dismissive — and slightly lazy — way of describing the Asia policy debate emerging on the Republican side. Here is another way of looking at...
Ukraine: International Court’s Jurisdiction Is Accepted
September 9, 2015 …read more Source: Center on Global...
Ukraine’s hot political autumn
Monday’s violent protest outside the parliament and the departure from the coalition of the Radical Party have kicked off Ukraine’s hot political autumn. …read more Source: European Council on Foreign...
Bulgaria Bans Russian Supply Flights to Syria
Greece mulling Washington’s request to follow suit. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
