Ukraine and Russia: From Civilized Divorce to Uncivil War

by Paul D'Anieri

Overview

In this fully revised and updated in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine, Paul D'Anieri explores the dynamics within Ukraine, between Ukraine and Russia, and between Russia and the West that emerged with the collapse of the Soviet Union and eventually resulted in Russia's invasion in 2022. Proceeding chronologically, this book shows how Ukraine's separation from Russia in 1991, at the time called a 'civilized divorce,' led to Europe's most violent conflict since WWII. It argues the conflict came about because of three underlying factors-the security dilemma, the impact of democratization on geopolitics, and the incompatible goals of a post-Cold War Europe. Rather than a peaceful situation that was squandered, D'Anieri argues that these were deep-seated pre-existing disagreements that could not be bridged, with concerning implications for the prospects of resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781009315548
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/23/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	398
Sales rank:	510,119
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.83(d)

About the Author

Paul D'Anieri is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside. He is author of Understanding Ukrainian Politics (2007) and Economic Interdependence in Ukrainian-Russian Relations (1999), as well as a widely-used textbook on international politics. D'Anieri is Vice President of the American Association of Ukrainian Studies.

Table of Contents

1. The sources of conflict over Ukraine; 2. New world order? 1989‒1993; 3. Hope and hardship, 1994‒1999; 4. Autocracy and revolution, 1999‒2004; 5. Reform and reversal, 2004‒2010; 6. Viktor Yanukovych and the path to confrontation, 2010‒2013; 7. From revolution to war, 2013‒2015; 8. The conflict smolders: 2015–2021; 9. War; 10. Conclusion: Ukraine, Russia, and the West – from cold war to hot war.

Editorial Reviews

'Compelling and authoritative … a landmark study.' Irish Times

‘Highly recommended.’ R. P. Peters, Choice

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