On August 18, New Atlanticist–the Atlantic Council’s policy and analysis blog–published a critique of Ukraine’s leadership and progress toward democracy since 2004. Entitled  “Orange Peels: Ukraine after Revolution,” the essay was written by Council Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky.

The piece touched off a spirited debate among Ukraine experts on the level of success achieved by President Viktor Yanukovych, and the extent to which citizens’ rights have been limited as the country looks to find its democratic footing.

Listed below are articles and responses, with links, on these issues written by Adrian Karatnycky, Council Contributing Editor Alexander Motyl, and Reed College Professor Alexandra Hrycak.

Ukraine Under Yanukovych: An Analytical Debate

• Orange Peels: Ukraine After Revolution – Karatnycky
• Ukraine’s Leadership: Why Yanukovych Does Not Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt – Motyl
• Orange Peels: Follow-up – Karatnycky
• Ukraine’s Leadership: Follow-up – Motyl
• Ukraine Boosts State Control – Hrycak
• The New Political Regime in Ukraine – Toward Sultanism Yanukovych-Style? (academic paper) – Motyl