Policy Memos | Аналитика 18

Old (Cultural) Divisions, New Issues: Regional Differentiation in Ukrainians’ Coronavirus Responses

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) As Western countries argue about lethal aid provision to Kyiv and Russian forces continue to assert their presence on the other side of the border, Ukraine…

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Breaking Ranks? Signs of Unease in Russian Military Circles

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) With Russian forces poised to invade Ukraine, there are signs of possible dissent amongst Russia’s upper echelons. Early February saw two publications by retired Russian military…

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The North Caucasus Community in Europe: Challenging the Criminal Stereotype

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The Chechen and North Caucasus diaspora in Europe is estimated at 150,000 people, mainly situated in France, Germany, Austria, Poland, and Belgium. In recent years, the…

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They All Are Doing Badly: Ukrainians Opinions About Governance During the Pandemic

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) What do Ukrainians think about the responses of their leaders to the COVID-19 pandemic? How have urban Ukrainians assessed local versus national institutions over these difficult…

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Securitizing Culture in Russia: Pros and Cons for Regime Legitimacy

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) While standard national security interests deal with defending territorial integrity, sovereign authority of government, and economic stability, they can extend beyond this narrow range as leaders…

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Transnistria Writ Large for Donbas? Several Battlefields Mark Ukraine’s Challenges

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) For seven years now, war on the territory of Ukraine has continued. It is fought militarily, diplomatically, and economically between the Ukrainian armed forces and the…

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Bringing about Democracy without Increasing Corruption: Lessons from Post-Soviet States

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) Democratic transitions initially tend to bring about higher levels of political corruption. This is well documented globally, and most post-Soviet states are no exception. Increased political…

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What Drives Border Conflicts in Central Asia? Roots of the Deadly Violence on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) In late April 2021, cross-border violence resulted in the deaths of 36 Kyrgyz and 19 Tajik citizens. The springtime violence represents the deadliest interstate conflict in…

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The Time Is Right for Ukraine to Revisit the Lessons of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh that began in late September 2020 and lasted 44 days generated extensive analyses among journalists, academics, politicians, and…

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US-Russia Relations: The Year of Living Dangerously

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The year 2021 drew to an end with alarming reports of a build-up of Russian ground forces on the borders of Ukraine and a flurry of…

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Trading Personal Freedom for Public Safety: The Russian Perspective

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) Benjamin Franklin once remarked, “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” His words capture one…

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Changing Perceptions of State Capacity Delivery in Estonia, Georgia, and Ukraine During the COVID-19 Pandemic

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) How have citizens’ attitudes about the state and its capacity to deliver public goods changed during an especially fraught period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? This…

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Policy Memos | Аналитика

Old (Cultural) Divisions, New Issues: Regional Differentiation in Ukrainians’ Coronavirus Responses

Breaking Ranks? Signs of Unease in Russian Military Circles

The North Caucasus Community in Europe: Challenging the Criminal Stereotype

They All Are Doing Badly: Ukrainians Opinions About Governance During the Pandemic

Securitizing Culture in Russia: Pros and Cons for Regime Legitimacy

Transnistria Writ Large for Donbas? Several Battlefields Mark Ukraine’s Challenges

Bringing about Democracy without Increasing Corruption: Lessons from Post-Soviet States

What Drives Border Conflicts in Central Asia? Roots of the Deadly Violence on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

The Time Is Right for Ukraine to Revisit the Lessons of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War

US-Russia Relations: The Year of Living Dangerously

Trading Personal Freedom for Public Safety: The Russian Perspective

Changing Perceptions of State Capacity Delivery in Estonia, Georgia, and Ukraine During the COVID-19 Pandemic