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Ukraine in crisis: challenges of developing a new political culture
Die Ukraine inmitten der Krise: Chancen und Probleme einer neuen politischen Kultur
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Abstract Ukraine is currently experiencing its worst crisis since obtaining independence in 1991. Violent escalation in Kyiv costing dozens of lives, separatist endeavours in Crimea and instability in the eastern provinces result not only from Russia’s irresponsible great-power politics, but also from an eli... view more
Ukraine is currently experiencing its worst crisis since obtaining independence in 1991. Violent escalation in Kyiv costing dozens of lives, separatist endeavours in Crimea and instability in the eastern provinces result not only from Russia’s irresponsible great-power politics, but also from an elite prioritising its own self-interest. Viktor Yanukovych’s corrupt and increasingly authoritarian regime was merely the most extreme expression yet of a political culture dedicated to serving special interests with no heed to good governance. With popular hopes of meaningful political change already dashed once after the Orange Revolution, how Ukrainian politicians handle their power now and in the future will be absolutely crucial. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Ukraine; political conflict; domestic policy; political development; democracy; political elite; oligarchy; political culture; pressure-group politics; protest movement; conflict management; Russia; EU
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
7 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 18/2014
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications