Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
A sober view of the Putin-Trump “Bromance”
Russia / World International political commentary is full of exaggerated reactions to President Trump and President Putin’s recent meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg. Often “victory” is attributed to Putin. Assessments vary between claims that Putin and Trump are back on their “bromance” or that both achieved what they...
Flurry of Kiev Assassinations a New Russian Front in Ukraine
…read more Source: Hudson...
A Conversation on Putin’s Terms
President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump finally had a chance to meet in person. No grand bargain transpired but no one was disappointed because the expectations were set low enough. The meeting was behind closed doors but, according to later press briefings, the presidents discussed Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, and Russia’s...
The Case for an EU-Ukraine Customs Union
The EU’s most powerful lever in promoting stable, viable, and successful democracies has always been its use of conditionality, linking reforms to clear and tangible benefits. Europe must continue to place new milestones along the road to show that it is committed to Ukraine’s success and serious about rewarding reforms. …read...
The Destructiveness of America’s Alliances
Alliances between nations are military. Without being military, they would be nothing at all. Trade agreements don’t require alliances. World War I wouldn’t have occurred if there had not been alliances — it was built upon alliances. It was not built on trade agreements. It wasn’t even built on trading-blocs. In fact, as the WTO...
Celebrations and Shrugs as EU Visa Wall Falls for Ukrainians
Some hail cheaper, easier travel and a symbolic turn to Europe, but for others it’s a complication. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Washington May Ban Russia-Based Kaspersky Labs
Report comes on heels of Bloomberg claims the cybersecurity firm has worked closely with Russia’s main spy agency. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Strategic Situation in the Region and Pakistan
IPRI organized a Guest Lecture on “Strategic Situation in the Region and Pakistan” on June 20, 2017 in IPRI meeting hall. Ambassador (R) Muhammad Khalid Khattak delivered the lecture. Salient points of the discussion are as follows: The features which characterize the strategic environment and its impact on the region are many. However, there are...
Good News and Bad for Georgian-Russian Relations
Officials from each side meet amid allegations that South Ossetia is quietly expanding into Georgian territory. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine Association Agreement deal sealed ahead of Kyiv summit
After years of delay, the EU formally approved yesterday (11 July) the Association Agreement with Ukraine, ahead of a high-profile summit in Kyiv beginning today. …read more Source:...
