...,” for example, in Ukraine in 2013–2014. Naturally, the transborder infrastructure included more than just “political” NGOs. It offered vast opportunities to interfere in domestic politics and lobby for the interests of foreign powers and TNCs. ... ... of democratic practices, in a way. The “thinning” of democratic participation is nothing new. The concepts of “elitist democracy” gained traction several decades ago, drawing on quite old ideas of Joseph Schumpeter. In simple terms, it is fair ...
... be a non-linear process involving different development vectors. Although the successful promotion of democracy depends on the type of political system and political culture, its driving force has always been civil society, which is a cornerstone of democracy-building itself. The development of civil society in Ukraine has faced many obstacles and is once again at the epicenter of contemporary discussions on freedom, equality, liberalization and respect for law. The ongoing conflict in the Eastern territories is another crucial challenge for civil society, which has yet to find its role in the peacemaking process and offer new approaches.
Even though it may seem difficult to avoid the clichés used in the relentless ...
