Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Lessons from France for Fighting Russian Interference in Democracy
Transatlantic TakeWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s visit to France with President Emmanuel Macron for Bastille Day celebrations came at a moment when Russian meddling in democratic elections continued to dominate headlines. While much of the media focus has been on Russia’s attempts to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential...
Predicting the Unpredictable in Russian Agriculture
By Antonia Colibasanu Russia became the world’s top grain exporter in 2016 with a record production of 120 million tons of wheat, according Russian statistics agency Rosstat. But poor weather conditions have affected this year’s production. Russia’s grain harvesting season normally starts in June, but this year, it started in...
The Revised European Neighbourhood Policy. Continuity and Change in EU Foreign Policy, Dimitris Bouris and Tobias Schumacher (CoE, Natolin)
This book edited by Dimitris Bouris and Tobias Schumacher analyses the revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) which entered into force in May 2011, thereby replacing its predecessor of 2003/2004. The edited volume provides a structured and comprehensive overview of the most recent developments in EU foreign policy (EUFP) towards the...
3R Project interviews: unique research materials on modern history of Ukraine published online
A collection of interviews with participants, politicians, journalists and representatives of NGOs gathered within the framework of the project “Three Revolutions – A study of Protest Movements in Post-Soviet Ukraine (1990-2014)” has been made publicly available on the 3R Project website. You can find them at the following here. …read more...
Dutch unveil memorial for victims of downed MH17 airplane
The Netherlands unveiled a national monument on Monday in memory of the 298 people killed in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner in 2014 above territory controlled by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
VOC Resources: Captive Nations Week
Today marks the beginning of Captive Nations Week. Every third week of July since President Eisenhower signed the 1959 Captive Nations Resolution, the United States officially recognizes the struggle of those nations held captive by communist tyranny. President Barack Obama, 2011 Proclamation: “With each generation, people have breathed new life...
MH17 Remembrance and Calls for Accountability. Except on Russian Media
Ceremonies and remembrance gatherings have been held in the Netherlands and many other countries in memory of the passengers of the MH17 Malaysian Airliner downed by a Russian Buk missile over Russian-backed militant-controlled Donbas. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Russian activist jailed for comparing Putin with Hitler (Both invaded Ukraine)
Anti-corruption activist Viktoria Lobova was jailed for three days in Vladimir on July 14 for reposting a picture where Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a Nazi uniform, and is likened to Adolf Hitler. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
To defeat tyranny today, look to the past
(Shutterstock)Democracy is under assault. Vladimir Putin’s authoritarianism, ISIS terrorism, the nuclear threat from North Korea and Donald Trump’s populism are just a few examples of the forces challenging our societies. Concerns about immigrants from terrorist enclaves helped elect Trump and fuelled Brexit. Amid the Russian scandal...
Fighting Back: What Options Does the United States Have to Respond to Cyberattacks?
In the wake of the recent WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks, cyber warfare has once again made mainstream news headlines. With cyberattacks becoming increasingly common, it becomes important to understand the options the United States has in dealing with these kinds of attacks. Petya, though in many ways similar to WannaCry and other...