Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
The Myth of Special German Business Ties with Russia
The assumption that the EU is hamstrung in its dealings with Moscow because German business is beholden to Russian companies is false. There is no special German–Russian business link.It is becoming something of an international obsession to view German businesses as a special breed with a unique relationship with Russia. There are several...
Distract, Deceive, Destroy: Putin at War in Syria
This report uses open source/social media materials to examine Russia’s campaign in Syria, particularly how the reality on the ground has matched the claims made about it by Moscow. The text’s authors conclude that Russia’s policy in Syria was basically to distract, deceive, and destroy. That is to say, the buildup that led up...
Democratic Civilian Control and Military Crisis in Ukraine: Legislative Aspects
Ukraine’s recent political troubles have revealed significant gaps in the democratic civilian control of the country’s security sector. This publication highlights the steps that must be taken to close these gaps, including legislative and legal reforms and revisions to Ukraine’s security strategy and military doctrine....
Along with soulful gazes and key changes, politics is never far from Eurovision
From now on, when people ask me why Eurovision is worth paying attention to, I’m going to give them a short answer: 2016. This year the contest has given us disputes over political lyrics, exclusions due to bankruptcy, flag controversies, geopolitical debates, a jury scandal, and, most importantly, a lot of great pop music. All of this came...
Russia to prohibit citizens from leaving the country in draconian anti-protest law
25 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia looks set to pass a bill which will effectively lower the Iron Curtain again, and enable the authorities to prevent dissidents from leaving the country …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
US no longer stand on ceremony with Russian Federation, and switched to the language of ultimatums.
05/13/2016 US no longer stand on ceremony with the Russian Federation, and switched to the language of ultimatums – expert US relationship with Russia has changed significantly. The US government is changing its strategy and is not going to tolerate insolence Russia. The tone of communication changes, the United States plans to take the troubled...
Workshop “Communication Strategy for Ukraine on Association Agreement and DCFTA”
On May 12, 2016, Institute of World Policy organized a workshop, dedicated to analysis of the communication strategies used in Ukraine in order to increase public awareness on the Association Agreement and DCFTA. …read more Source: Institute of World...
A Voice in Europe for the Crimean Tatars as Unrelenting Terror Continues
It is not surprising that Crimean Tatars and other Ukrainians are so eager for the world to hear and support Jamala. The Crimean Tatar jazz singer has become a voice not only for the victims of the 1944 Deportation at the Eurovision Finals on 14 May, but also for Crimean Tatars under Russian occupation who are once again facing persecution in...
How the BBC tried to stop me from writing about Russia’s campaign against the Crimean Tatars
Tonight’s Eurovision is not just a light-hearted singing contest. It is one of the only chances the Crimean Tatars have to tell the world about Russia’s continuing efforts to wipe out all traces of them …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
The US, UK and Georgia Hold joint Military Exercises on Outskirts of Tbilisi
A ship carrying United States military equipment arrived at the Georgian Black Sea port of Poti, on May 5. The equipment, which included US M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles, was ferried from the Bulgarian port of Varna and will take part in “Noble Partner 2016”—the first trilateral military exercise involving armed...
