Borderlands, Conflict, and Identity in Contemporary Ukraine
Journal: UST Research Online (University of St. Thomas - Minnesota)
Year: 2014

Ukraine has long been a site of European instability, an historically stateless nation at the periphery of empires. While the current conflict is no doubt linked to the realpolitik of NATO expansion, as well as the domestic politics of Russia's near abroad, Ukraine's larger history is also in play. In particular, the issue of 'national identity' and the difficulty of securing firm foundations for the nationalist project continue to pose significant difficulties for the region. This national lega