{"title":"Volodymyr Ishchenko","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolodymyr Ishchenko is a distinguished author and scholar, known for his insightful explorations of historical and political themes, particularly pertaining to Eastern Europe. His works delve deeply into the complex socio-political landscapes that have shaped contemporary history, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the region's past and its ongoing dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the collection that includes the thought-provoking book \u003cem\u003eTowards the Abyss\u003c\/em\u003e, Ishchenko navigates the intricacies of history and military affairs with remarkable clarity and depth. His writings are essential for anyone seeking to comprehend the multifaceted challenges that have historically confronted Eastern Europe and continue to influence its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a student of military strategy, Volodymyr Ishchenko's works provide a unique and informed perspective that is both educational and engaging. Discover his contributions that brilliantly bridge the past and present, offering valuable insights into the forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"towards-the-abyss-by-volodymyr-ishchenko-9781804295540","title":"Towards the Abyss","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUkrainian politics, the Russian invasion and the escalating crisis of the post-Soviet world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTowards the Abyss\u003c\/em\u003e presents a searching analysis of a decade of war and upheaval in Ukraine. Volodymyr Ishchenko has been among the left’s most significant commentators on Ukraine since 2014, when pro-EU protestors toppled the government in Kiev, Russia annexed Crimea and pro-Russian separatists seized parts of the Donbass. One of his first thoughts when he read the news of the full-scale Russian invasion on 24 February 2022 was that no matter how the war ends, he will no longer have a homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat has happened in Ukraine ever since the Soviet collapse is a drawn-out process of de-modernization, and the downward spiral is getting faster. Ishchenko argues that the conflict being fought in Ukraine with tanks, artillery and rockets is the same conflict suppressed by police batons in Belarus and in Russia itself. The intensification of the post-Soviet crisis – the incapacity of an oligarchic ruling class in the territories of the former USSR to sustain political or moral leadership – is the root cause of the escalating violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851801940204,"sku":"9781804295540","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10969703482830.jpg?v=1759127267"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/volodymyr-ishchenko.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}