Ukraine's Current Political Situation, plus more

[Diana Howansky]

TODAY:

The Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia University presents

"Ukraine's Current Political Situation: Crisis or Normal Democratic 
Development?"

Less than three weeks ago, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, 
fired his Cabinet and removed top officials accused of corruption. The 
following panel speakers will discuss Ukraine's political situation in 
the aftermath of this action: Volodymyr Kulyk (National Academy of 
Sciences of Ukraine; Stanford University), Alexander Motyl (Rutgers 
University), and Steve Sestanovich (Columbia University). Moderated by 
Yuri Shevchuk (Columbia University).

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27 at 3:30pm
WHERE: Room 1512, International Affairs Building, Columbia University, 
420 W. 118th Street, New York, NY

For more information, please contact Diana at 212-854-4697 or 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.

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PLUS, STARTING TOMORROW:

Squeeze into your fall schedule this new 1.5-credit practicum, which 
starts Wednesday, September 28th:

"Ukraine and the United Nations: Diplomacy and Politics through the Eyes 
of a Ukrainian Ambassador" (U4575)

Taught by Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky, Permanent Representative of 
Ukraine to the United Nations
Fall 2005, Wednesdays, 6:10-8:00 PM
Room 1219, International Affairs Building

This course provides a comprehensive and contemporary examination of the 
United Nations and its role in three core issues of international 
relations: international peace and security; human rights and 
humanitarian affairs; and building peace through sustainable 
development. It gives first-hand insight into the politics of today’s 
multilateral diplomacy as it is conducted within the United Nations 
framework and analyzes the inputs of individual member-states.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR NON-CREDIT!

For more information, contact Diana at 212-854-4697 
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu.

-- 
Diana Howansky
Staff Associate
Ukrainian Studies Program
Columbia University
Room 1209, MC3345
420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY  10027
(212) 854-4697
ukrainianstudies at columbia.edu
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/ukrainianstudies/

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