Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Ukraine’s Political “Frenemies” Seek To Avoid 2005-Style Split
November 29, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
Kleptocracy Daily: November 29, 2016
In an age of kleptocracy and disinformation, how can democratic governments protect independent media from corrupting influences? Is that even their job? Join KI at Busboys & Poets on Thursday evening to debate the issues with Jeff Gedmin, Martha Bayles, and Megan McArdle. Free entry and the bar/kitchen will be open. Register here. News...
Three Dimensions: What Does Trump Victory Mean for Ukraine?
Following Donald Trump’s victory, Carnegie.ru asked three experts, one in Russia, one in Ukraine, and one in the United States, to comment on the question: “What impact will Trump’s victory have on Ukraine?” …read more Source: Carnegie Endowment for International...
Steinmeier: Ukraine to show ‘responsibility’ at Minsk talks
Germany’s foreign minister called on Ukraine and Russia to “show responsibility” and agree on a roadmap in four-way talks on Tuesday (29 November) on how to implement last year’s ceasefire accord for eastern Ukraine, but dampened hopes for a breakthrough. …read more Source:...
A Russian Great Firewall Nears?
Moscow increasingly turning to China for help with policing the internet. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukraine’s Reaction to Donald Trump’s Election as U.S. President
Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president has caused anxiety among Ukraine’s authorities, who expected victory for Hillary Clinton and are concerned about her opponent’s declarations regarding possible rapprochement between Washington, D.C. and Moscow. Still, President Petro Poroshenko and his associates will seek to establish...
After French elections, one should expect changes to the “Normandy” format
After the presidential elections in France, the nature of “Normandy format is likely to change – an opinion stated by Co-Director for Foreign Policy and International Security, Mikhaylo Pashkov to the Observer. “Ukraine has to be ready that a candidate who wins the elections in France will stand for improving relations with Russia,...
The United States joining the “Normandy format” will have negative consequences for Ukraine
If the United States joins negotiations in the “Normandy format”, it may be unfavourable for Ukraine since the country risks becoming a bargaining chip in negotiations. This opinion the expert of the Razumkov Centre, Mykola Sungurovskyi told the News of Ukraine. He said that US joining negotiations can bring both positive and negative...
The Two Putin Problem
Putin’s international exploits — especially the seizure of Crimea in 2014 — have brought him near-absolute political dominance at home. He has fashioned new tools (from cyberhacking to a lavishly funded propaganda machine) for meddling in other countries’ affairs. He mocks Western governments as weak and hypocritical, and seems to...
Ukraine’s Ex-Leader Regrets Not Breaking Up Protests That Led to His Fall
Viktor F. Yanukovych: “My main mistake was that I was not resolute enough to sign an order,” Mr. Yanukovych told dozens of journalists at a news conference. “But even today, I would not sign this order because Ukraine was divided then and that would unleash a civil war.” NYT: Ukraine’s Ex-Leader Regrets Not Breaking Up […] …read more...
