Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Is It Prudent or Paranoid to Worry about Russia’s Influence in the Baltics?
Last month Lithuania issued a manual on what to do if Russia invades. These scenarios might sound far-fetched from well-appointed conference rooms in Washington, but in Eastern Europe, they do not. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Mother of Crimean Tatar political prisoner detained & interrogated
Not satisfied with imprisoning Crimean Tatars on absurd charges regarding a pre-annexation demonstration over which Russia has no jurisdiction, the occupying state is increasingly applying methods of intimidation and repression against prisoners’ families. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Watch List: Nov. 29, 2016
The items listed below represent potential emerging issues that our analysts are tracking. These can be long term or short term, but will be updated daily. If an item on our Watch List becomes critical, we will email you a full analysis explaining its significance. Each Saturday, we will follow up our daily Watch List for each week with our...
Ukrainian Identity after Euromaidan: Drivers of Change and Impact on Reforms
Invitation OnlyResearch EventUkrainian Identity after Euromaidan: Drivers of Change and Impact on Reforms14 Dec 2016 – 15:00 to 16:30Add to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Chatham House, LondonRussia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine ForumParticipantsDr Mykola Riabchuk, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Political and...
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...
