Ukraine

COMMENTARY

Europe's Ukrainian Test — Jun 30, 2011

The EU should conclude the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with Ukraine only if the Yanukovych administration demonstrates clear commitment to European values, write F. Stephen Larrabee and Taras Kuzio.

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COMMENTARY

Don't Lose Ukraine — Jun 25, 2010

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Ukraine on July 4-5 provides an important opportunity to reassure Ukrainians that the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic evolution, write Taras Kuzio and F. Stephen Larrabee.

• Commentary
• International Affairs Research Area

COMMENTARY

Ukraine: The Next Crisis? — Sep 7, 2008

The Russian invasion of Georgia has sent shock waves throughout the West and the former Soviet space - especially Ukraine. Indeed, Ukraine could be the next potential crisis, writes F. Stephen Larrabee.

• Commentary
• International Affairs Research Area
• National Security Research Area

COMMENTARY

Georgia on Their Mind — Mar 27, 2008

As NATO heads toward its summit meeting in Bucharest on April 3-4, the question of NATO enlargement — especially whether to give Membership Action Plans, or MAPs, to Georgia and Ukraine — has re-emerged as a contentious issue, writes F. Stephen Larrabee.

• Commentary
• International Affairs Research Area

REPORT

Encouraging Trade and Foreign Direct Investment in Ukraine — Aug 22, 2007

Reports on a study whose goal was to analyze Ukraine’s environment for foreign trade and FDI and to develop policy proposals to expand Ukraine’s foreign trade and attract more FDI, especially vis-à-vis the United States. Barriers to trade and FDI, the chief one being corruption, are described, and a two-pronged strategy for removing the worst barriers is recommended — one prong to bring immediate results; the other to set…

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• International Affairs Research Area

REPORT

Developing a Safety Net for Ukraine — Aug 19, 2007

Explores issues of development of social safety nets in countries in transition and looks at whether reducing social security expenditures to stimulate economic growth policy is an effective way to combat poverty in such countries.

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• Population and Aging Research Area

COMMENTARY

In Ukraine, Four Steps to Democracy — Jun 28, 2007

In Ukraine, Four Steps to Democracy, in Washingtonpost.com.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

Ukraine's New Politics — Apr 8, 2006

Published commentary by RAND staff: Ukraine's New Politics, in United Press International.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

The Challenge of Ukraine's European Integration — Dec 13, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff: The Challenge of Ukraine's European Integration in United Press International.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

How to Help Yushchenko — May 6, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

Spreading Democracy in Ukraine — Feb 15, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

Western Strategy for Ukraine — Feb 10, 2005

Published commentary by RAND staff.

• Commentary

COMMENTARY

Outside View: Ukraine elections and the West — Oct 22, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

• Commentary

RESEARCH BRIEF

Future Challenges for NATO's Eastern Agenda — Dec 31, 2003

• Research Brief
• Related Report

RESEARCH BRIEF

Defense Development: A New Approach to Reforming Defense Sectors in the Developing World — Dec 31, 2003

• Research Brief
• Occasional Paper
• National Security Research Area

COMMENTARY

'Old Europe' and the New NATO — Feb 18, 2003

When it comes to the defense of core Western values, the record of the new entrants to NATO is encouraging. It suggests that 'Old Europe' may have something to learn from 'New Europe,' writes Stephen Larrabee in an commentary

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REPORT

NATO’s Eastern Agenda in a New Strategic Era — Jan 1, 2003

NATO’s Eastern agenda faces several challenges, including consolidating the democratic transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, ensuring the security of the Baltic states, developing a post-NATO-enlargement strategy for Ukraine, deepening the Russia-NATO partnership, and engaging the Caucasus and Central Asia. The author also considers NATO’s broader transformation.

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• Research Brief
• National Security Research Area

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Russia and its Neighbors: Integration or Disintegration? — Dec 31, 2000

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REPORT

Ukraine and the Caspian: An Opportunity for the United States — Dec 31, 1999

The author examines the various options for Caspian oil export and argues that the United States should support a pipeline route through Ukraine to Europe.

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ukraine's place in European and regional security — Dec 31, 1997

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