Ukraine's Civil Society and Zelensky: A Romantic Affair or Guest Marriage?
(2020)- Abstract
- Before his unexpected victory in Ukraine’s presidential elections, the comedian and political novice Volodymyr Zelensky’s engagement with civil society was almost non-existent. The last two years of former president Petro Poroshenko were marked for civil society organizations (CSO) – in particular those working on human rights, anti-corruption, and media freedom – by numerous obstacles, including physical threats, legal measures, and fake news campaigns. It is not surprising, therefore, that having a new, enigmatic figure in power aroused numerous concerns and anxieties among civil activists. One year after Zelenky’s inauguration, it is time to see if those concerns were justified.
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- author
- Shevtsova, Maryna LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2020-04-17
- type
- Other contribution
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Civil Society, Ukraine
- publisher
- ISPI: (Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale)
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 1993682c-88ee-490d-b3d4-c24c8a0b5ed9
- alternative location
- https://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/ukraines-civil-society-and-zelensky-romantic-affair-or-guest-marriage-25792
- date added to LUP
- 2020-04-18 13:58:26
- date last changed
- 2020-04-20 07:51:57
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