Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich’s decision not to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union started protests that ultimately led to his removal from office and the destabilization of Ukraine. Several other Eastern European countries have signed association agreements or have initiated negotiations to join the EU. How will the EU and its member states engage with their eastern neighbors during this crisis and amid the myriad challenges that the EU faces in general?
Please join Professionals in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Affairs (PREEA) with the support of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO), on Monday, April 14th at 4:00pm in the Mortara Center Conference Room for a discussion of the European Union and its role in Eastern Europe following the revolution in Ukraine. Featuring distinguished speakers: Professor Jeffrey Anderson, Director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies, and Professor Angela Stent, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian, & East European Studies, both of Georgetown University. Food will be served.