Introduction to International Politics

Foreign Event Analysis

Locale[]
Ukraine
Title
Ukraine’s “Orange Revolution” No More
Summary
After a four-year collaboration, the “Orange Revolution” in the Ukraine is coming to an end. President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko are calling it quits this week after the two could not agree on many policies and legislation in recent months. As per the coalition agreement set in place four years ago, Tymoshenko and the speaker of the Rada, Arseny Yatsenyuk, agreed to resign if the coalition were to ever collapse. Yatsenyuk has already offered up his resignation, while Tymoshenko has agreed to serve until her replacement is chosen.
Analysis
The breakdown between President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko can be seen as a huge roadblock to Ukraine’s pro-western movement. With the “Orange Revolution”, Ukraine’s EU and NATO aspirations were increasing looking more positive. Now however, with the breakdown within government, Ukraine must shift its focus from its goals of joining the NATO and focus on reshaping its government.
If Ukraine ever became part of the EU or NATO they would no longer be under Russia’s shadow and could begin relations with other western nations. Ukraine was on its way to being part of these organizations. With their acceptance would have come enormous trade and commerce opportunities. For now, they cannot be considered for these organizations, which limits their interdependence and relations with other nations.
The United States would like for Yushchenko and Tymoshenko to work on their alliance, hoping that if the “Orange Revolution” can continue, so can Ukraine’s move towards becoming a western state and depart the Russian dominated obit of control.
Perspectivel
Liberal
In-Region URL
http://www.kommersant.com/p-13227/Ukrainian_coalition_government/
Out-of-Region URL
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24354238-26040,00.html
Submitted
September 18, 2008 at 11:11 pm