Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave - Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine Pospieszna PaulinaPaperback
Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave - Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine Pospieszna PaulinaPaperback The role of Western NGOs in the transition of postcommunist nations to democracy has…
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Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave - Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine Pospieszna PaulinaPaperback
The role of Western NGOs in the transition of postcommunist nations to democracy has been well documented. Each state presents a different set of challenges to outside agencies. In this study, Paulina Pospieszna follows a different trajectory, examining the role of a former aid recipient (Poland), newly democratic itself, and its efforts to aid democratic transitions in the neighboring states of Belarus and Ukraine.Belarus is widely regarded as the most authoritarian state in the region, while Ukraine is witnessing a slow, if often troubled, democratic consolidation.
With similarities of language and culture, and a shared history, combined with strong civic activism and success within the European Union, Poland's regional policies have successfully combined its need for As Pospieszna shows, Poland is uniquely positioned to offer effective counsel on the transition to democracy.