Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
The Civil War Inside the US Military
In early April, a battalion of senior military officials appeared before a Senate panel and testified that the US Army is “outranged and outgunned,” particularly in any future conflict with Russia. Arguing for a much bigger budget for the Army, they claimed that, absent a substantial increase in funding, the Russians would overtake us and, even...
Putin Commits to Countering New Strategic ‘Threat’ to Russia
The ceremony of opening the United States’ missile defense base in Deveselu, Romania, last week (Thursday, May 12), was greeted by a barrage of condemnation and criticism from Russian officials (see EDM, May 12). The next day, President Vladimir Putin turned these denouncements into state policy by defining this deployment of a radar...
High Time for Privatization in Ukraine
Last year, the Ukrainian government recorded 1,833 operating state-owned companies, and another 1,700 that were standing still. These 3,500 companies do not yield any profits; instead, they cause the government vast losses. Any profit is stolen. Sensibly, the government focused on cutting losses and improving corporate governance in 2015. Now,...
How Ukraine Can Recover Its Stolen Assets from Kleptocrats and Russia
Ukraine has suffered from a negligent and criminal administration, then revolution, war, invasion, annexation, and a situation close to economic collapse. One can argue that turning to legal solutions for recovery of some of the losses that Ukraine has suffered is not realistic or practical. While it is true that Ukraine cannot frogmarch members...
Jamala’s Triumph at Eurovision Reminds Ukraine to Take Cultural Diplomacy Seriously
The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest has energized Ukrainians, whose spirits had been low due to “Ukraine fatigue,” continuous political feuds, and lack of reforms. Jamala’s win and her powerful song about persecution and the abuse of Crimean Tatars has filled our hearts with pride and solidarity. It also reminds us that culture is a powerful...
IMF and Government will reform pension system
Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Rozenko met with representatives of the IMF Mission, led by Head of the Mission Ron van Roden. The discussion was focused on the comprehensive pension reform of Ukraine, overcoming the deficit and balancing the budget of the Pension Fund. The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine told about the steps […] …read...
Parliament failed to pass bill on access to information
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has returned the bill on openness and access to information on the activities of the Parliament, its committees and members to the committee. 241 MP voted for returning the bill for further elaboration for the second reading. The amended bill received only 206 votes. Even the question of returning the […] …read...
Eurovision Infuriates Russian Pols
Top Russian politicians cry foul after Ukrainian singer takes home top prize at Eurovision. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Navalny Says Checked for ISIS Ties
While the authorities say it was a routine detention, activist’s supporters say he and his colleagues were singled out. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Russia and Ukraine Are At it Again, this Time over a Eurovision Song
May 16, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
