Conflict in Ukraine
Subtitle: the unwinding of the post-Cold War order
By: Rajan Menon and Eugene Rumer
Contributors: Rumer, Eugene B., 1958- author
Series: A Boston review book; Boston review book
Publisher: The MIT Press
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780262029049
Subjects: Politics and government; Annexation to Russia; Foreign relations; History
Description: Puts the conflict in historical perspective by examining the evolution of the crisis and assessing its implications both for the Crimean peninsula and for Russia's relations with the West more generally. Experts in the international relations of post-Soviet states, political scientists Rajan Menon and Eugene Rumer clearly show what is at stake in Ukraine, explaining the key economic, political, and security challenges and prospects for overcoming them. They also discuss historical precedents, sketch likely outcomes, and propose policies for safeguarding U.S.-Russia relations in the future. [from the publisher].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Ukraine 2014; title: The making of Ukraine; title: Nobody expected a crisis; title: Impact of the crisis on Russia; title: Europe and the crisis; title: Ukraine's prospects; title: Conclusion.