Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Historical & Political Studies; College of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Angela Kachuyevski
Abstract
In the early 21st century, public unrest grew in the post-Soviet spaces with many demanding better democracy for themselves. This period, known as the Color Revolutions, swept across the Post-Soviet space with democratic and anti-corruption reforms at the forefront of policy. Yet, almost two decades later, democratic consolidation has crawled to a standstill amongst the region with many states experiencing democratic backsliding. The Republic of Georgia and Ukraine represent an interesting paradox as both states seemed to have beat the impossible and have continued their journey of democracy despite the current atmosphere in the region. Through a controlled comparative study, I find that these cases hold the key to the question of why there is a disparity of democratization amongst the region and who may be responsible for said disparity.
Recommended Citation
Anton, Serena, "Democratization in the Post Soviet Space: A Case Study of The Republic of Georgia and Ukraine" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 4.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pgl/4
Democratization in the Post Soviet Space: A Case Study of The Republic of Georgia and Ukraine
In the early 21st century, public unrest grew in the post-Soviet spaces with many demanding better democracy for themselves. This period, known as the Color Revolutions, swept across the Post-Soviet space with democratic and anti-corruption reforms at the forefront of policy. Yet, almost two decades later, democratic consolidation has crawled to a standstill amongst the region with many states experiencing democratic backsliding. The Republic of Georgia and Ukraine represent an interesting paradox as both states seemed to have beat the impossible and have continued their journey of democracy despite the current atmosphere in the region. Through a controlled comparative study, I find that these cases hold the key to the question of why there is a disparity of democratization amongst the region and who may be responsible for said disparity.
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