The Tragedy of Ukraine The Tragedy of Ukraine
What classical Greek tragedy can teach us about conflict.
Jan 20, 2023 / Nicolai N. Petro
The Confrontation in Ukraine Is Political Theater Aimed at a Domestic Audience The Confrontation in Ukraine Is Political Theater Aimed at a Domestic Audience
But the danger of accidentally triggering a real conflagration remains terrifyingly high.
Dec 10, 2021 / Nicolai N. Petro
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope
The new president must heal enormous social distrust if he doesn’t want to go the way of the previous administration.
Jul 25, 2019 / Nicolai N. Petro
Ukraine’s Pinochet Scenario Ukraine’s Pinochet Scenario
Did President Poroshenko use a clash with Russia to try to shut down internal opposition?
Nov 28, 2018 / Nicolai N. Petro
The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism The Real Ukrainian Solution Is Federalism
Why is the mere discussion of federalism often equated with treason?
Jun 30, 2017 / Nicolai N. Petro
Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy? Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy?
The terms “pro-European” and “anti-European” no longer serve as useful reference points in Ukrainian politics—the real issue in this election was war ...
Oct 30, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro
The Endgame in Crimea The Endgame in Crimea
Can the referendum results be interpreted in a way that allows politicians in both Kiev and Crimea to save face?
Mar 14, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro
Threat of Military Confrontation Grows in Ukraine Threat of Military Confrontation Grows in Ukraine
Unless the country embraces the ideal of cultural pluralism within one nation, crises like this one will continue to erupt.
Mar 3, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro
The Battle for Kiev The Battle for Kiev
All parties involved share responsibility for the failure of negotiations and the escalation of violence in Ukraine.
Feb 21, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro