Ukrainian nation and state from Perestroika to present day, Lectures

The aim of this course is to present and overview of the nation building and contemporary political developments in Ukraine. Students will learn about various aspects of national identity, nationalism, politics and civil society in Ukraine. The course covers the key political and cultural events in Ukraine from Perestroika to present day with their analysis and discussion. Relevant academic literature will be provided to students for each lecture topic. Besides lectures, the in-class work will also include group assignments and discussions with the aim to activate and strengthen critical and analytical thinking.

1. Nation, ethnicity and nationalism: an introduction to theoretical discussion

2. Regions, minorities and ethnic relations in Ukraine.

3. From plan economy to clan economy in Ukraine? IMF, WB, DCFTA and AA vs Donetsk, Kharkiv and Dnepr groups

4. Women in Ukrainian politics.

5. Revolutions in Ukraine: Revolution on Granite

6. Political mobilization: "Ukraine without Kuchma". Political reform in Ukraine.

7. Was “Orange revolution” a revolution? Young people in Ukraine.

8. “Euromaidan”: political parties and civic self-organization in Ukraine

9. 'Ukraine-Russia-the EU' triangle: Ukraine in international relations

10. Russia-Ukraine war: from hybrid war towards a new frozen conflict in Europe.