Ukrainian 'Clans' Exercise Political Power Through Informal Associations
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December 21, 2004) The exercise of political power in Ukraine is conducted through informal relationships, which are "specific, but not visible" between any number of clans and political decision makers, ...
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Reformists, most from within the ranks, seek to reduce the size and influence of the political party.
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As Yanukovych campaigned in his own stronghold of eastern Ukraine Friday, the presence of opposition supporters and the color of the "Orange Revolution" were evidence of the changed political landscape.
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The current political events in Ukraine highlight not only the ineptitude of previous geopolitical decisions in the region, going back to World War I, and indeed even prior to that, but also the importance of ...
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Independent groups didn't usurp the role of the major parties, but they did wield influence at key moments.
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Supporters of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, wear his orange campaign color as they parade outside the Ukrainian parliament, in Kiev, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004.
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Respondents were asked why Ukrainians participated in protest actions in support of Viktor Yushchenko.
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KYIV, Ukraine  - Their name means "It's Time." Their slogan shows a ticking clock, and their ability to bring thousands of students to the streets is spooking the government as the country prepares for Sunday's pivotal presidential election.
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As protests against a rigged election grew, Kiev seemed headed for a Soviet-style crackdown. Then, inside Ukraine's security apparatus, strange events began to unfold.
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A form of dogfighting has thrived in Russia, cementing local legitimacy and gaining new followers.
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One could divide the Ukrainian society into two feuding parts: pro-Russian and pro-American. It would not be a big mistake to categorize the first part as the followers of Viktor Yanukovich, whereas Yushchenko&#39;s
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In days of yore, clan chiefs ruled rugged swaths of Scotland as their fiefdoms, collecting taxes, calling men to arms, and deciding land disputes. These days, clan chiefs get little more than a coat of arms, a motto, and a personal tartan for kilts &#151; although the title does carry considerable prestige.
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To TV viewers the world over, Ukraine's revolution has been colored orange. People who have found themselves in Kiev during these turbulent weeks know it has a strong beat, too &#151; thanks to a speech by opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko that fast morphed into a rap anthem.
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Critics say they were the puppet masters of Ukraine's "orange revolution," aiming to install a pro-Western ally in the ex-Soviet state.
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A meeting in the east of the country - power base of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych - is to discuss autonomy. Mr Yanukovych&#39;s rival for the presidency, opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, says this threatens the future of Ukraine.
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MOSCOW, Sep 11 (IPS) - A presidential decree allowing political parties to  engage officially in public campaigns for parliamentary elections  has come into effect, but opposition parties fear they may not  get adequate access to media coverage.
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KYIV, Ukraine  - Misha Kolodiy dyed his hair carrot orange and plastered his black leather jacket with orange stickers - the colour of Ukraine's political opposition.