By: Eva Kroh
In February 2014 tensions in and around Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv erupted in protest over President Viktor Yanukovych’s rejection of economic integration with the European Union (EU). Some had interpreted these protests as a signal of the Ukrainians desire to assimilate and embrace western European ideals, and separate Ukraine from their previous Soviet Union ties. This uproar caught the attention of many actors and states globally, specifically, Russia.
Read MoreIn general, few people regard Belarus. In the eyes of many, it is just a Russian puppet, isolated from the rest of Europe. Their economy, which is largely state-run, has been unstable for the past half-decade, mostly relying on Russian subsidies.
Read Moreby Tejal Pendekanti
There’s a loooottttttt of different issues that have to do with ‘foreign relations.’ Honestly, I don’t know how our founder even thought of lumping all of it into one category, but ok. This primer hopes to provide a holistic view of America’s foreign relations.
Read Moreby Brady Condon
When Russia decides to “unite” with Belarus, both the Belorussian and the Russian people will not have much say in the matter.
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