Ukraine
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Russia’s war in Ukraine: identity, history, and conflict
This paper explains the erroneous assumptions that the Kremlin made about Ukrainian identity that informed its decision-making and laid the foundations for its war against Ukraine.
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The Minsk Conundrum: Western policy and Russia’s war in Eastern Ukraine
The Minsk agreements rest on two irreconcilable interpretations of Ukraine’s sovereignty: is Ukraine sovereign, as Ukrainians insist, or should its sovereignty be limited, as Russia demands? Instead of trying to resolve an unresolvable contradiction, Western policymakers should acknowledge the starkness of the Minsk conundrum.
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Work on digital labour platforms in Ukraine: issues and policy perspectives
This study reveals the important opportunities that digital work provides for Ukrainian workers, but it also raises important questions on the sustainability of this work and of the future of the social model that it offers.
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The geopolitical implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
This paper analyses the reasons why President Putin decided to invade Ukraine and annex Crimea, the implications of this for Russia’s return as a major power, and the broader geopolitical policy implications. Executive summary This is the worst crisis in Europe since the end of the Cold War. It marks the return of a Russia...
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Ukrainian crisis - a quick guide to key resources
This Quick Guide provides Parliamentarians with a list of key resources and commentary about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Authored by Nicole Brangwin (with assistance from Toby Bellwood, Cameron Hill, Sue Johnson, Nina Markovic and Janet Phillips).