Russia and Ukraine: The Potential of Science and Expert Knowledge to Resolve Differences

... granting Donbass a special status in the event of its successful reintegration into the Ukrainian political matrix needs to be found – one which fully guarantees rights of the local population but does not destabilize the Ukrainian political system. Track II diplomacy and what it can do The expert dialogue has already begun, and this analytical work can serve as an example of it. The first step could be to review the expert field to determine who is involved in resolving the Russia–Ukraine issue and in what capacity. The publication of a list in the form of a reference book and an anthology of Russia–Ukraine relations will help the parties conduct an ongoing review of the situation and provide a reason for further discussions....