Democracy Assistance from the Third Wave - Polish Engagement in Belarus and Ukraine

The role of Western NGOs in the transition of postcommunist nations to democracy has been well documented. 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 neighbouring states of Belarus and Ukraine.

About the author

Paulina Pospieszna is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Mannheim, Germany.

Summary

The role of Western NGOs in the transition of postcommunist nations to democracy has been well documented. 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.

Product details

• Authors: Paulina Pospieszna
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2014
• EAN: 9780822962717
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-6271-7
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 236 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 405 g
• Series: Pitt Series in Russian and East European Studies; Pitt Russian East European; Pitt Series in Russian and East European Studies; Russian and East European Stud; Russian and East European Studies
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education