Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and Foreign Policy of U.S.

Authors : Efe SIVIŞ

Pages : 513-521

Doi:10.18506/anemon.633228

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Publication Date : 2020-03-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Following the 2004 presidential elections in Ukraine, people took streets in what is to be known as the Orange Revolution. The non-violent series of protests ensured fair and transparent elections and the transition of power from Leonid Kuchma to Viktor Yushchenko. The events that preceded the Orange Revolution and the protests themselves came under the international spotlight, setting an example of a nation that pursues democratic trajectory. This paper looks into the international reactions to the Revolution with a particular emphasis on the U.S., the EU’s relations with Ukraine throughout that period. 
Keywords : Turuncu Devrim, Hileli Seçimler, Amerikan Dış Politikası, Başkanlık Seçimi Kampanyası, Demokratik Değişim