July 2019, Volume 30, Issue 3
Ukraine’s Post-Maidan Struggles: The Rise of an “Outsider” President
Ukraine has made remarkable progress since the EuroMaidan Revolution, but war with Russia, economic hardship, and what voters see as unkept promises are fueling discontent. A comic actor’s triumph in the free and competitive 2019 presidential race reflects distrust of establishment elites and a deep desire for change.