Ukraine and Russia

'Who or what is responsible for the war in Ukraine and the new crisis in the East-West relations? Paul D'Anieri is not looking for simple answers to this seemingly simple question. His response is rooted in the examination of the Russo-Ukrainian relations over the past thirty years and points to profound differences in the way Russian and Ukrainian elites understand and pursue their interests in the post-Cold War world. A work of great erudition, this book contributes to more than one field of study and is a must read for anyone who is interested in the origins of the current crisis.' Serhii Plokhy, Mykhailo S. Hrushevs'kyi Professor of Ukrainian History, Harvard University, Massachusetts

'Uniquely balanced and rigorous in its in-depth consideration of Ukrainian, Russian, and Western sources and perspectives, D'Anieri's Ukraine and Russia should now be the first book one consults when seeking to understand the nature of today's conflict and possible paths forward.' Henry Hale, George Washington University, Washington DC

'Paul D'Anieri's Ukraine and Russia: From Civilized Divorce to Uncivil Conflict, provides one of the first comprehensive accounts of Ukrainian-Russian relations after the collapse of the Soviet Union. D'Anieri masterfully weaves theoretical arguments about the nature of relations between states - not only Ukraine and Russia, but also the United States and 'the West' - with his deeply-researched historical narrative of these relations from 1989 to the present. Ambitiously, D'Anieri is not content to pick one theory or assign blame to one country for his account, but rightly moves his analysis between international and domestic factors to provide a comprehensive explanation of this history. Ukraine and Russia is a terrific read, of interest not only to social scientists and historians, but to anyone interested in understanding this tumultuous relationship.' Michael McFaul, author of From Cold War to Hot Peace: A U.S. Ambassador in Putin's Russia

'Fortunate readers get three books in one: the first major survey to look at the long cycle of conflict between Russia and Ukraine since 1991; a balanced assessment of this dynamic's place within the general problems of the post-Cold War settlement; and a fascinating debate on realist and liberal attempts to explain the crisis.' Andrew Wilson, University College London and European Council on Foreign Relations

'Although this book is rich in detail, it is very well laid out for the average reader wanting to understand how this new frozen conflict occurred. The author pulls no punches and lays out various arguments in a straightforward manner.' Jerry Lenaburg, New York Journal of Books

'... this volume offers a very detailed account of developments from the 1990s to 2019, covering agreements between the two states, the role of economic factors ... this book provides a sophisticated analysis, supported by cogent facts, to understand this troubling conflict.' T...

Paul D'Anieri is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside. He is author of Understanding Ukrainian Politics (2007) and Economic Interdependence in Ukrainian-Russian Relations (1999), as well as a widely-used textbook on international politics. D'Anieri is Vice President of the American Association of Ukrainian Studies.

1. The sources of conflict over Ukraine; 2. New world order? 1989-1993; 3. Hope and hardship, 1994-1999; 4. Autocracy and revolution: 1999-2004; 5. Revolution and reversal, 2004-2010; 6. Viktor Yanukovych and the path to confrontation, 2010-2013; 7. From revolution to war: 2013-2015; 8. Conclusion: Ukraine, Russia, and the West: from Cold War to Cold War.