KYIV — To understand what is happening in Kyiv today, remember that Ukraine has a larger landmass in Europe than France, the largest nation of the European Union. From East to West, Ukraine is longer than Italy, from the Alps to the heel of the boot. In Northern Italy, people look to Switzerland and Germany. […]
Can Ukraine’s Two Nations Stay Under One Roof?
From Ukraine to Georgia to Russia, the Internet Breaks the Information Rules of the Old USSR
KYIV — In August of last year, Mikhail Saakashivili was cruising to what looked like an easy election victory. Today, he travels Europe, cut loose from Georgian politics after one decade as President. What made the difference? Just before last year’s parliamentary elections, video clips circulated like wildfire on the Internet showing Georgian prison guards […]