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Nicolai N. Petro is professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island. He has served as special assistant for policy in the U.S. State Department and as civic affairs advisor to the mayor of the Russian city of Novgorod the Great. His books include: The Rebirth of Russian Democracy (Harvard,1995), Russian Foreign Policy (Longman, 1997), and Crafting Democracy (Cornell, 2004).
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Thursday, June 26, 2014 SHARE
Ukraine Update: The Presidential Elections and Beyond
Power has to shift away from people who were not elected and not representative, to the institutions of power, the institutions of the state. That, at the moment, is the presidency, and in due course, a new parliament. If Poroshenko is going to be successful, he will have to save the original concept of the Maidan from the Western Ukrainian nationalists and broaden it to make it a truly Ukrainian national idea.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukraine Update: The Presidential Elections and Beyond
Power has to shift away from people who were not elected and not representative, to the institutions of power, the institutions of the state. That, at the moment, is the presidency, and in due course, a new parliament. If Poroshenko is going to be successful, he will have to save the original concept of the Maidan from the Western Ukrainian nationalists and broaden it to make it a truly Ukrainian national idea.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 (1 comments) SHARE
Ukraine Update: Report from Odessa
The West seems to be under the impression that everything that is happening in Ukraine is Russia's fault, and therefore, if Russia would just back away or change its policies, everything would return to normal. This is a misreading of the situation. Most of what is happening in the Eastern Ukraine is the result of unresolved indigenous problems.
Ukraine Update: Report from Odessa
The West seems to be under the impression that everything that is happening in Ukraine is Russia's fault, and therefore, if Russia would just back away or change its policies, everything would return to normal. This is a misreading of the situation. Most of what is happening in the Eastern Ukraine is the result of unresolved indigenous problems.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 (3 comments) SHARE
The Other Ukraine
What was missing from Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko's inaugural address.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
The Other Ukraine
What was missing from Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko's inaugural address.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Saturday, May 10, 2014 (1 comments) SHARE
Six Mistakes the West Has Made (and Continues to Make) in Ukraine
Recognizing the indigenous nature of Ukraine's problems therefore leads directly to a radically different strategy toward Russia--one of cooperation rather than confrontation.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views), Nicolai Petro: Western Perceptions of Russia (9 Articles, 30204 views)
Six Mistakes the West Has Made (and Continues to Make) in Ukraine
Recognizing the indigenous nature of Ukraine's problems therefore leads directly to a radically different strategy toward Russia--one of cooperation rather than confrontation.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views), Nicolai Petro: Western Perceptions of Russia (9 Articles, 30204 views)
Thursday, April 24, 2014 SHARE
Ukraine: The Crisis Moves East
The past three months was an expression of civil society in the western and central regions. Now we are seeing the counter-reaction in the East, the emergence of a civil society there, but around issues of concern to the population there, such as will they be able to retain their cultural identity? Will they be able to preserve their economic ties with Russia?
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukraine: The Crisis Moves East
The past three months was an expression of civil society in the western and central regions. Now we are seeing the counter-reaction in the East, the emergence of a civil society there, but around issues of concern to the population there, such as will they be able to retain their cultural identity? Will they be able to preserve their economic ties with Russia?Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 SHARE
Ukraine Transitional Gov't Moves Militarily To Reclaim Seized Buildings
In the Western Ukraine support for the revolution has been high, so they tend to view the developments in the eastern part of Ukraine as a secession, a rebellion against a legitimate government. In the eastern parts of Ukraine most of the population view what happened in Kiev in February as an illegal coup. They see local actions as a challenge to an illegal authority.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukraine Transitional Gov't Moves Militarily To Reclaim Seized Buildings
In the Western Ukraine support for the revolution has been high, so they tend to view the developments in the eastern part of Ukraine as a secession, a rebellion against a legitimate government. In the eastern parts of Ukraine most of the population view what happened in Kiev in February as an illegal coup. They see local actions as a challenge to an illegal authority.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 (1 comments) SHARE
Ukrainian Protesters From the East Demand More Autonomy
Tension is rising between the U.S. and Russia after pro-Russian protesters occupied government buildings throughout several cities in Eastern Ukraine. Protester in Luhansk have called for a referendum vote on whether or not to join Russia. Both Russian and U.S. officials have accused each other of creating the crisis.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukrainian Protesters From the East Demand More Autonomy
Tension is rising between the U.S. and Russia after pro-Russian protesters occupied government buildings throughout several cities in Eastern Ukraine. Protester in Luhansk have called for a referendum vote on whether or not to join Russia. Both Russian and U.S. officials have accused each other of creating the crisis.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Monday, April 14, 2014 (2 comments) SHARE
An Update from Ukraine
If there is a broad political agenda that embraces all of these rebel groups, it is a romantic objective, a sort of pan-Slavic federalism. Not really anything that is associated with any particular government or nation-state in existence today.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
An Update from Ukraine
If there is a broad political agenda that embraces all of these rebel groups, it is a romantic objective, a sort of pan-Slavic federalism. Not really anything that is associated with any particular government or nation-state in existence today.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 (1 comments) SHARE
About Ukraine -- an interview with the Iranian News Agency "Fars"
there are many ways to reach a compromise and avoid further antagonism. It is not yet clear, however, if the parties actually want to reach a compromise, or, in fact, prefer confrontation.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
About Ukraine -- an interview with the Iranian News Agency "Fars"
there are many ways to reach a compromise and avoid further antagonism. It is not yet clear, however, if the parties actually want to reach a compromise, or, in fact, prefer confrontation.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 (52 comments) SHARE
Crisis in Ukraine: Ukraine and Russia Beyond Crimean Secession
Professor Nicolai Petro, currently in Odessa, Ukraine, discusses recent developments, including the secessionist vote in the Crimean peninsula and the subsequent annexation by Russia, outcomes for the rest of Ukraine, and two major speeches by President Putin on the situation and the impact on relations between Russia and the West.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Crisis in Ukraine: Ukraine and Russia Beyond Crimean Secession
Professor Nicolai Petro, currently in Odessa, Ukraine, discusses recent developments, including the secessionist vote in the Crimean peninsula and the subsequent annexation by Russia, outcomes for the rest of Ukraine, and two major speeches by President Putin on the situation and the impact on relations between Russia and the West.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (3 comments) SHARE
Save Ukraine!
The main obstacle to partnership with Russia seems to be the view of Ukraine as, first and foremost, a geostrategic asset in an ongoing Western struggle against Russian imperialism. The truth is that Russia and the West share a common interest in a strong, prosperous, and united Ukraine, albeit for different reasons. The West wants an ally that can exert pressure on Russia; Russia does not want a failed state on its doorstep.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Save Ukraine!
The main obstacle to partnership with Russia seems to be the view of Ukraine as, first and foremost, a geostrategic asset in an ongoing Western struggle against Russian imperialism. The truth is that Russia and the West share a common interest in a strong, prosperous, and united Ukraine, albeit for different reasons. The West wants an ally that can exert pressure on Russia; Russia does not want a failed state on its doorstep.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 SHARE
The Endgame in Crimea
Can the referendum results be interpreted in a way that allows politicians in both Kiev and Crimea to save face?
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
The Endgame in Crimea
Can the referendum results be interpreted in a way that allows politicians in both Kiev and Crimea to save face?Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Thursday, March 13, 2014 (3 comments) SHARE
West Needs to Decide Which is More Important: Punishing Russia or Preserving the Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
Western governments bought the rhetoric about the Maidan being a popular revolution hook, line, and sinker, and expected that once Yanukovych was removed, the situation would calm down. They did not expect that his ouster "by any means necessary" would provoke such outrage in the East, and they clearly did not expect Crimea to reject the new government in Kiev.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
West Needs to Decide Which is More Important: Punishing Russia or Preserving the Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
Western governments bought the rhetoric about the Maidan being a popular revolution hook, line, and sinker, and expected that once Yanukovych was removed, the situation would calm down. They did not expect that his ouster "by any means necessary" would provoke such outrage in the East, and they clearly did not expect Crimea to reject the new government in Kiev.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Thursday, March 13, 2014 SHARE
Ukrainians Breathe Sigh of Relief as Diplomatic Efforts Continue Between West & Russia
What's happening in Crimea, and four steps to resolving the crisis.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukrainians Breathe Sigh of Relief as Diplomatic Efforts Continue Between West & Russia
What's happening in Crimea, and four steps to resolving the crisis.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Thursday, March 13, 2014 (1 comments) SHARE
Threat of Military Confrontation Grows in Ukraine
There is now a real and growing danger of military confrontation or war in Ukraine. Unless the country embraces the ideal of cultural pluralism within one nation, crises like this one will continue to erupt.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Threat of Military Confrontation Grows in Ukraine
There is now a real and growing danger of military confrontation or war in Ukraine. Unless the country embraces the ideal of cultural pluralism within one nation, crises like this one will continue to erupt.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 (14 comments) SHARE
Crisis in Ukraine: Crimean Stand-Off
One of the corollary benefits for Russia is the ability to have a government in place in the peninsula that would be friendly and that, if it were granted significant enough autonomy, could actually be the competent authority to extend the lease on the Russian Black Sea Fleet indefinitely.
Crisis in Ukraine: Crimean Stand-Off
One of the corollary benefits for Russia is the ability to have a government in place in the peninsula that would be friendly and that, if it were granted significant enough autonomy, could actually be the competent authority to extend the lease on the Russian Black Sea Fleet indefinitely.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 (2 comments) SHARE
The Battle for Kiev
All parties involved share responsibility for the failure of negotiations and the escalation of violence in Ukraine.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
The Battle for Kiev
All parties involved share responsibility for the failure of negotiations and the escalation of violence in Ukraine.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 SHARE
Crisis in Ukraine: The View from Beyond Kiev
Both sides within this single nation, although they represent different cultural and religious and linguistic backgrounds, consider themselves to be Ukrainian patriots, and they would like to be able to live together, so long as they can resolve these current political conflicts.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Crisis in Ukraine: The View from Beyond Kiev
Both sides within this single nation, although they represent different cultural and religious and linguistic backgrounds, consider themselves to be Ukrainian patriots, and they would like to be able to live together, so long as they can resolve these current political conflicts.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Monday, February 10, 2014 (26 comments) SHARE
Ukraine: Why Culture Matters
At its heart, Ukraine’s current crisis is neither political nor institutional, it is cultural. It is merely the latest manifestation of the failure to resolve conflicting visions of Ukrainian identity. The long-term solution must also be cultural--accepting that there can be many cultural identities within one national identity.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Ukraine: Why Culture Matters
At its heart, Ukraine’s current crisis is neither political nor institutional, it is cultural. It is merely the latest manifestation of the failure to resolve conflicting visions of Ukrainian identity. The long-term solution must also be cultural--accepting that there can be many cultural identities within one national identity.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Thursday, January 23, 2014 SHARE
Will Kyiv be the Next Beirut?
The most recent violence in Kyiv is an integral part of the strategy of extremist nationalist groups in Ukraine, which receive both moral and intellectual support from the parliamentary opposition. The danger facing Ukraine is not so much government authoritarianism as it is the spectre of fascism, lurking behind the government's inability to restore order.
Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
Will Kyiv be the Next Beirut?
The most recent violence in Kyiv is an integral part of the strategy of extremist nationalist groups in Ukraine, which receive both moral and intellectual support from the parliamentary opposition. The danger facing Ukraine is not so much government authoritarianism as it is the spectre of fascism, lurking behind the government's inability to restore order.Series: Nicolai Petro: Ukraine (22 Articles, 88120 views)
