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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

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Delivering Tough Love to Ukraine, Georgia

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer joined Bernard Gwertzman to discuss Vice President Joseph Biden's recent trip to Ukraine and Georgia and how it was meant to balance President Barack Obama's Moscow summit earlier in the month.

Ukraine’s Geopolitical Choice, 2009

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer analyzes the history of Ukraine’s relations with Russia and the West since the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Pifer also addresses Ukraine’s future geopolitical trajectory in the run-up to the country’s presidential elections in early 2010, and internal problems that will command urgent attention once the political situation in the country stabilizes.

Crisis Between Ukraine and Russia

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer writes that continuing political turmoil in Ukraine and tense relations between Kiev and Moscow have increased the potential for Ukraine to tumble into crisis with Russia. Pifer examines how a crisis may be triggered and offers suggestions how to reduce the chances as well has how to manage one should it occur.

Current Political and Economic Developments in Ukraine

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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April 22, 2009, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

On April 22, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Hryhoriy Nemyria for a discussion of the current political and economic developments in Ukraine.

Tackling NATO's Challenges

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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March 30, 2009, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

When President Barack Obama and NATO leaders met in early April to celebrate the NATO alliance’s 60th anniversary, they also confronted the daunting challenges facing NATO today. Prior to the event, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings held a public discussion to preview President Obama’s first NATO summit.

Engaging Ukraine

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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March 17, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

On March 17, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) hosted experts Steven Pifer, Anders Aslund and Jonathan Elkind for a discussion of their new Brookings policy paper, Engaging Ukraine in 2009. They also discussed the challenges facing Ukraine and offered recommendations to the Obama administration.

Engaging Ukraine in 2009

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ukraine and Ukrainians will be tested over the course of 2009. Anders Åslund, Jonathan Elkind and Steven Pifer discuss U.S. interests in a successful Ukraine and describe four key challenges currently facing Kyiv. They also offer recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Ukrainian relations and for helping Ukraine to meet these challenges and continue its transformation into a modern, successful European democracy.

Averting Crisis in Ukraine

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer comprehensively analyzes Ukraine's difficulties, related to both domestic conditions and foreign policy, and recommends ways for the United States to encourage Ukraine on a path of stability and integration with the West.

Europe's Gas Crisis: Don't Act Surprised

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Elkind and Edward Chow examine the causes of a chronic gas war between Ukraine and Russia. They offer suggestions for Kiev to push ahead with reform that could help Ukraine receive urgent and coordinated support from Western friends.

The Russia-Ukraine Natural Gas Battle

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following a dispute between Russia and Ukraine, Gazprom halted natural gas shipments through Ukraine, prompting shortages across Europe and growing calls of alarm. In an interview on the Diane Rehm Show, Clifford Gaddy discusses the essence of this dispute and the risks for Russia’s reputation.

Frontiers of Europe

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

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December 16, 2008, 9:00 AM to 6:00:00 PM
December 17, 2008, 9:00 AM to 1:45 PM

On December 16-17, 2008, the Brookings Center on the United States and Europe, Yalta European Strategy and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation hosted a high-level conference in Kyiv, Ukraine as part of the “Frontiers of Europe” project.

Don't Rush Georgia and Ukraine into NATO

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Press reports indicate the Bush administration is pursuing a final bold foreign policy move -- agreeing to offer Georgia and Ukraine rapid membership to NATO by bypassing normal procedures. Michael O'Hanlon argues this is a bad idea, writing it is likely to worsen U.S.-Russia relations and increase the risk of war.

Ukraine, Georgia and MAP – Time for Plan B

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer believes bids by Ukraine and Georgia for NATO membership action plans (MAPs), though strongly supported by the U.S., are likely to fail. Pifer says involved parties should accept that asking for MAPs in December is a recipe for defeat, but also that NATO should make it clear to Russia it cannot draw new lines through Europe.

Securing Georgia

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The military conflict between Russia and Georgia over two breakaway regions has subsided, but continues on in strained relations between Russia and western powers, including the United States. Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer propose a 10-point plan to monitor events on the ground in Georgia, mobilize NATO and the UN, and enforce international law.

South Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons for Kyiv

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the conflict between Russia and Georgia continues, Steve Pifer notes that Russia is playing a serious game within the former Soviet space, and that Ukraine must respond by preparing to deal with the issues. Pifer offers several suggestions for Kyiv to reduce its vulnerability to Russian pressure.

Ukraine and NATO Following Bucharest

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Pifer writes that even though the recent NATO summit in Bucharest did not deliver a memership action plan for Ukraine, the outcome of the meeting was positive because NATO leaders said Ukraine will become a member of the Alliance - something that NATO has never said about a country that had not already received an invitation to join.

Don't Give Up on Ukraine

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Carlos Pascual, International Herald Tribune (8/3/06)

Listening to the Ukrainian People

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Carlos Pascual, The Brookings Institution (3/26/06)

Nearly fifteen months after the Orange Revolution, Ukrainians went to the polls and voted in parliamentary elections on March 26. The split outcome should send an unambiguous signal to all of Ukraine's politicians: Ukrainians value political freedom, economic prosperity, and accountability in government. They want to see the nation's progress translate into better health, education and pensions. They are disappointed with the performance of today's leaders.

Business Opportunities in Eurasia

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Johannes F. Linn, 2nd Annual Eurasia Summit on Economic Development, Energy & Regional Security

Ukraine's Bid for a Decisive Place in History

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, The Washington Quarterly (Winter 2002)