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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioUkraine, Georgia and MAP – Time for Plan B

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

NATO, Ukraine, Georgia, Europe, Russia

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Save to My PortfolioSecuring Georgia

Carlos Pascual and Steven Pifer, August 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Securing GeorgiaThe 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

Georgia, Russia, Diplomacy, International Organizations, United Nations

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioSouth Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons for Kyiv

Steven Pifer, August 15, 2008, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

South Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons for KyivAs 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

Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Caucasus, International Relations

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioUkraine and NATO Following Bucharest

Steven Pifer, May 06, 2008, Den (Ukraine)

Steven Pifer writes that even though the recent NATO summit in Bucharest did not deliver a memership action plan for Ukraine, the outcome of the meeting was positive because NATO leaders said Ukraine will become a member of the Alliance - something that NATO has never said about a country that had not already received an invitation to join. Read More

NATO, Caucasus, Ukraine, Europe

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDon't Give Up on Ukraine

Carlos Pascual, August 03, 2006, International Herald Tribune

Opinion by Carlos Pascual, International Herald Tribune (8/3/06) Read More

Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Eastern Europe

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioListening to the Ukrainian People

Carlos Pascual, March 26, 2006, The Brookings Institution

Opinion by Carlos Pascual, The Brookings Institution (3/26/06)

Nearly fifteen months after the Orange Revolution, Ukrainians went to the polls and voted in parliamentary elections on March 26. The split outcome should send an unambiguous signal to all of Ukraine's politicians: Ukrainians value political freedom, economic prosperity, and accountability in government. They want to see the nation's progress translate into better health, education and pensions. They are disappointed with the performance of today's leaders.
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Ukraine, Europe, Eastern Europe, Politics, Elections

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBusiness Opportunities in Eurasia

Johannes F. Linn, October 14, 2003, The Brookings Institution

Speech by Johannes F. Linn, 2nd Annual Eurasia Summit on Economic Development, Energy & Regional Security Read More

Russia, Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia, Global Economics

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Save to My PortfolioForeign Policy

The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues. Read More

Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, Defense, Foreign Assistance Reform

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Steven Pifer

Steven Pifer

Visiting Fellow, Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe

A former ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer’s career as a Foreign Service officer centered on Europe, the former Soviet Union and arms control. In addition to Kyiv, he had postings in London, Moscow, Geneva and Warsaw as well as on the National Security Council. He is focusing on Ukraine and Russia issues at Brookings.
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Carlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual

Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy

Carlos Pascual is a Brookings vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings. A former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and senior director on the National Security Council staff, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization, international security policy, nonproliferation and economic development with particular focus on Europe, Russia and Ukraine.
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