Two and a half years after the Euromaidan revolution, Ukraine represents a mixed story of improvements and setbacks. In April 2016, a new cabinet was formed under Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman. So far, it is struggling to meet the expectations both of society and Ukraine’s foreign partners. Читати повний текст
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Ukrainian-Russian Conflict and Its Implications for Northeast Asia
What implications does Ukrainian-Russian conflict have for Northeast Asia region? In what way violation of international law, guaranties and system of balances will influence both internal situation in the region and relations between great powers regarding Northeast Asia in general and Korean problem, in particular. Читати повний текст
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From “Hybrid War” to “Hybrid Peace” ONE MORE “FROZEN CONFLICT?”
Since the Minsk II negotiations of February 2015, Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic community have leaned toward freezing the conflict in the Donbas as a possible “exit strategy” and way to avoid dangerous escalation. Moscow, however, pursues an endgame that includes devastating Ukraine’s economy, destabilizing the government, and, finally, effecting another regime change in Kyiv. After…
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The Poroshenko Phenomenon
In the 2014 presidential election, Poroshenko defeated Tymoshenko and all other contenders in a landslide. Why did the country’s political crown fall into the hands of Poroshenko? How will he manage Ukraine’s domestic and external pressures? Читати повний текст
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