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International Talks Launched in Kharkiv
We feel that Kharkiv can become a place where we might discuss the most actual issues concerning the future of Europe and the world as a whole.
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Conflicts in post-soviet countries: understanding the context
What is the historical context of the current happenings? What are the reasons behind these events that caught so many by surprise and often are seemingly irrational?
English Articles
After Russia Violated the Budapest Memorandum, Quo Vadis?
The question they need to decide is “quo vadis” — where are you going? Are you going to support Ukraine in a consequential and effectual manner in defending itself against Russia?
English Articles
Grizzly Steppe on Maidan Website – New Russian Bears Found
We had always attributed cyberattacks to Maidan website to Russians. Current findings confirm our previous conclusions.
English Articles
Ukraine at the United Nations. The moral issue versus political expediency.
Voting against Israel was both immoral and politically inexpedient for Ukraine. Despite obvious US pressure, Ukraine should have abstained. Now, Ukraine needs to mend its relations with Israel.
Infowar
Upcoming. Premonition of World Information War
Freedom of speech and global information war.
What are the markers of the victory in large-scale information war?
Individual and collective emotional defense against the large-scale psychological operations.
What are the markers of the victory in large-scale information war?
Individual and collective emotional defense against the large-scale psychological operations.
English Articles
Declaration of Memory and Solidarity by the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Believe in the need to strengthen unbiased historical research and to restrain those forces that provoke controversy in our countries,
War
Syria is a show of western weakness
Every time the west decides not to push back against Russian aggression and provocation, Russia learns the lesson that aggression and brinkmanship do pay off.
War
A short analysis on German policies towards Russia in light of Syria
Grand coalition is parting ways on Russia sanctions. Merkel in favor of Syria sanctions, SPD (Steinmeier) against.
Infowar
Maidan Monitoring Information Center Releases English Version of Ukraine International Framework for Information and Communication Security
Maidan Monitoring Information Center (MMIC) has published in English recommendations for reform of Ukraine’s international information and communication security; a community-based approach for national roll-out.
English Articles
Notable Quotes on Ukraine and Russia. A plea to Ukrainian American Trump supporters
If you vote for Trump, you may as well be voting for Vladimir Putin and for the demise of a free and independent Ukraine.
English Articles
A Lepton “God”: Proof of the Collapse in the Ukrainian Scientific Degree Awarding System
In January 2016 Ukrainian scientists were shocked to discover the thesis in the field of Pedagogy that was written by Mrs. Kateryna Kyrylenko containing pseudoscience and plagiarism. Subsequent development of the story became a proof of the collapse in the Ukrainian scientific degree awarding system.
Infowar
Моніторинг російського контенту в українському єфірі (20-21 серпня)
Моніторинг, що здійснили активісти Громадянського руху “Відсіч” 20 серпня, вразив нахабністю виявлених порушень.
English Articles
The Problem with “Russian Experts” – A Book Review
The notorious Russian propaganda machine like “Russia Today” or Vladimir Putin himself could not have provided more damning advice than this “Russian expert” for Ukraine and global security. Through disinformation, outright lies and “useful idiots” Russia continues to be a global security menace.
English Articles
Investigation: Launch of the Ukrainian Government’s Electronic Asset Declaration System
On August 15, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of Ukraine launched an online asset declaration system to facilitate the transparent reporting of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian officials of their income. However, this e-declaration system was launched after it was refused as safe and deemed noncompliant with the law.