The states that emerged following the collapse of the Soviet Union face a peculiar set of political, social and economic challenges. The rise of China, increased European integration, concerns over nuclear proliferation and terrorism, and shifting political trends in the Caucasus and Central Asia have altered the dynamics of bilateral and multilateral relationships in the region and between the region and other major powers.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych (left) spoke at CSIS about the drastic changes in the political landscape of Ukraine against the backdrop of the 2004 and 2006 elections.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych (left)