RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, July 24, 2009, Council on Foreign Relations
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, July 15, 2009, Eurasian Geography and Economics
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.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, July 06, 2009, Council on Foreign Relations
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. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC
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. Read More
PAST EVENT
Monday, March 30, 2009
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC
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. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, Anders Åslund and Jonathan Elkind, March 01, 2009, The Brookings Institution
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, January 31, 2009, Council on Foreign Relations
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jonathan Elkind and Edward Chow, January 07, 2009, International Herald Tribune
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Clifford G. Gaddy, January 07, 2009, Diane Rehm Show
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. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Kyiv, Ukraine
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael E. O'Hanlon, December 02, 2008, The Washington Times
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, October 29, 2008, The Brookings Institution
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, August 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, August 15, 2008, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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. Read More