Public Opinion, Lobbies and Sanctions
The downing of the Malaysian airplane MH17 in July 2014 marked a clear turning point in the context of the Ukrainian crisis. The EU leaders put aside their divisions and adopted a resolute approach on Russia for the first time. Russia’s partial isolation, the sanctions’ escalation and the crucial deterioration of ... ... governments’ incentives to react decisively after the Malaysia’s tragedy. Considering the Role of Public Opinion and Lobbies From a political economy perspective, a deeper analysis of the EU’s position can begin with considering the awareness ...
02.09.2015