Eric Draitser
March 22, 2014
Ukraine has become a geopolitical and
strategic battleground upon which the West (US-EU-NATO) and Russia are
struggling for influence. But, underlying this conflict is the need to
develop a viable solution, one that would address both the short term
and long-term needs of the Ukrainian people and both Russia and the
West. The deep political divisions within Ukraine, exacerbated in recent
months with the ouster of the Yanukovich government, will require
careful diplomacy and mediation in order to be resolved. Additionally,
the economic crisis afflicting the country – a crisis which dates back
to well before the February coup – will equally require a multi-faceted
and inclusive solution that benefits all interested parties. Naturally,
achieving these high-minded goals will not be easy; however, they are
necessary in order to chart a course toward a prosperous and stable
future for Ukraine.
