This timely and concise account of the roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine explains how the 2013-14 protests in Ukraine unleashed seditionist movements in Crimea and Eastern Donbas. It analyzes why no political solution to this war was found prior to the catastrophic Russian attack of 2022.
Jesse Driscoll offers a how-to guide for social scientists who are considering extended mixed-methods international fieldwork. Doing Global Fieldwork is an up-to-date handbook for graduate students and social science researchers of all stripes who need blunt, no-nonsense advice about how to make the best of their time in the field.
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the post-Soviet wars and their resolutions through a blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It challenges conventional narratives, providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of these conflicts and the processes that led to their settlements. By integrating diverse methodologies, it aims to deepen the understanding of the geopolitical and social dynamics at play in the post-Soviet landscape.