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Odessa: A Local Dimension of Ukraine’s Revolution, Crisis, and Conflict

The Ukrainian region and city of Odessa, situated on the Black Sea adjacent to Romania and Moldova (and Transnistria), was a major focal point during the Euromaidan, the annexation of…

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Dubovyk: One approach is to “wait and see” how Ms. Gaidar handles her new job in Odessa

(The New York Times) ODESSA, Ukraine — Behind a barred metal gate, the dilapidated two-story building’s dreary hallways led to worn but neat playrooms decorated with dour socialist realist art…

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Should the United States Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine? PONARS Eurasia Experts Weigh In

A group of former senior military and diplomatic officials have called for the United States to provide $1 billion a year in military assistance to Ukraine over the next three…

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An Overview of the Make-up of the New Ukrainian Parliament

I saw no major surprises in the recent parliamentary elections in Ukraine. Voters indicated their support for the reform perspective and movement toward Europe. The vote confirmed the consolidation of…

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New Policy Memo: Ukraine’s Future Security: What are the Options?

The events of the last several months have proven that all existing mechanisms and arrangements to provide for Ukraine’s security have been ineffective. The country has found itself in limbo,…

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Two Guys Discussing Russia: Will the new Ukrainian Parliament fight corruption effectively?

(Video Series) (Special Guest!) Russian politics is increasingly unpredictable. In order to help clarify the issues, Robert Orttung and Sufian Zhemukhov, on their new talk show “Two Guys Discussing Russia over Pastries,” invited Volodymyr Dubovyk to…

Ukraine’s Future Security: What are the Options?

The events of the last several months have proven that all existing mechanisms and arrangements to provide for Ukraine’s security have been ineffective. The country has found itself in limbo,…

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The Hard Times in the Life of Odessa

The turmoil that has encompassed Ukraine in the recent months has not left the city of Odessa unscathed. This usually calm and relaxed city is now tense as it has…

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Putin a dove? Not so fast

(Kyiv Post) So the “great and powerful” Vladimir Putin spoke on the situation in Ukraine on May 7th. He sounded conciliatory and responsible. His tone was soft, nothing of a “soak…

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New Policy Memo: Making Sense of Svoboda: Ukraine’s Foremost Nationalist Political Party

The Ukrainian political party Svoboda has generated considerable discussion since the start of Ukraine’s political crisis that began in November 2013. No doubt, Svoboda has a complicated portrait. Some observers…

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