Ukraine played a key role in the dissolution of the former USSR, and its continued independence will have a decisive impact upon the transformation of Russia itself into either a new empire or Western democracy. The economic crisis and mismanagement that engulfed Ukraine during 1993 through 1994 led many in the West and among Ukraine's neighbors to question the country's long-term viability as an independent state. In 1995 Ukraine has entered a new era reflecting its importance as a linchpin of regional security and stability in Europe. This study discusses Ukrainian security policies and their implications for Western policy. It makes a compelling case for greater Western aid and political support for Ukrainian independence and territorial integrity.

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Ukraine played a key role in the dissolution of the former USSR, and its continued independence will have a decisive impact upon the transformation of Russia itself into either a new empire or Western democracy.

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Foreword by Nicholas S.H. Krawciw Summary Introduction Ukraine's Political Legacies Domestic Sources of Security Policy Foreign Policy and International Relations Military and Nuclear Policy Conclusion
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This volume analyzes Ukraine's security policies in the light of current threats to Western and regional security and outlines the implications for Western policy-making.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780275953843
Publisert
1995-08-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Praeger Publishers Inc
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
168

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Om bidragsyterne

TARAS KUZIO is a research fellow at the Center for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham, England, and an honorary research fellow at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. He is the editor of Ukraine Business Review and joint editor of East European Monitor. Kuzio has also served as research associate at the International Institute for Strategic Studies and has written extensively on former soviet nationality problems and contemporary Ukrainian affairs.