Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
2-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Program
Liberal Studies
Advisor
David Gordon
Subject Categories
International and Area Studies | Other International and Area Studies | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
Cold War, New Cold War, Ukraine, Eastern Ukraine, Soviet Union, US-Russia Relations
Abstract
The rebirth of the Cold War threatens a potential nuclear crisis. This thesis draws attention to this danger if the ongoing US - Russian confrontation is ignored. Its main focus however is on the behavior of the Russian Federation: and how its domestic and foreign policies have contributed to this situation. The thesis consists of an introduction, two chapters, and a conclusion. The introduction provides a short history of the Cold War and a brief preface to the first chapter. Chapter I, Russia Versus the United States, focuses on the Western-Russian differences and the policies derived from this. In Chapter II, Ukraine’s Crisis, the Western-Russian confrontation is examined in this particular arena. The Conclusion summarizes the findings and provides areas for further investigation, as well as a potential solution to Ukrainian-Russian tensions.
Recommended Citation
Byeha, Oksana, "Great Power Politics in the Twenty-First Century: The Ukrainian Example" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/1871