Ukraine
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Chapter 4: Parallel Agendas – Ukraine, NATO, and the Art of Disruption (Late 2017–Early 2018)
The Bear and the Eagle Volume 1: The Unexpected Victory (2016–2017) Brussels – Washington – Moscow – KyivOctober 2017 – March 2018 By the close of 2017, the strategic lines between Russia and the West had hardened. Yet amid escalating rhetoric and sanctions, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to…
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Ukraine in Biblical Context (Scythians)
1. Introduction While the modern nation of Ukraine is not named in the Bible, it holds historical and symbolic significance through its connection with ancient peoples mentioned in Scripture, particularly the Scythians. Ukraine’s territory overlaps with regions historically inhabited by the Scythian tribes, who were known across the ancient world…
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The Russia–Ukraine Conflict
The Russia–Ukraine Conflict: Historical Legacy, Geopolitical Stakes, and Prospects for Resolution Introduction The Russia–Ukraine conflict, reignited by Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, is the most significant military confrontation in Europe since the Second World War. It has reshaped regional security dynamics, redefined NATO’s role, and intensified global polarisation. Rooted…
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Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War
Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War: Strategic Lessons from Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Crimea Introduction The Russia–Ukraine war has reshaped 21st-century geopolitics, exposing fragile borders, contesting international norms, and sparking global debate over sovereignty, intervention, and military alliances. Yet, while its context is contemporary, the themes underpinning the conflict are…
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Historical Parallels to the Russia–Ukraine War
Historical Parallels to the Russia–Ukraine War: Strategic Motives, Global Reactions, and Lessons from the Past AbstractThe Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 rekindled global anxieties about territorial aggression, power politics, and regional destabilisation in the 21st century. While unprecedented in scale in post–Cold War Europe, this conflict shares striking similarities…
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Crimea’s Annexation by Russia
Crimea’s Annexation by Russia: Historical Claims, Political Crisis, and Global Ramifications Introduction The 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation stands as one of the most consequential geopolitical developments of the 21st century. Arising from the aftermath of Ukraine’s 2013–2014 political crisis, Russia seized control of Crimea, citing historical…
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Origins, Progression, and Global Consequences
Part 1: Historical Background and Origins of the War Imperial Legacies and Soviet Control The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has deep historical roots, influenced by centuries of overlapping sovereignties, imperial dominance, and shifting alliances. Ukraine was part of the Russian Empire from the late 18th century following the partitions…
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Origins, Progression, and Global Consequences (Brief)
Abstract:This article provides a balanced and structured analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exploring its historical origins, military progression, international responses, and humanitarian consequences. It traces the deep-rooted tensions from the imperial and Soviet periods, examines the war’s evolution since 2022, and evaluates the conflict’s global economic, geopolitical, and human impacts.…