During the first decade of the 21st century, a remarkable
phenomenon swept through the former Soviet Union changing the
political, social and cultural landscape. Popularly known as the
'Colour Revolutions', these non-violent protests overthrew
autocratic regimes in three post-soviet republics: the Georgian
Rose Revolution (2003), the Ukrainian Orange Revolution (2004) and
the Kyrgyzstani Tulip Revolution (2005). This book examines the
significance of these regime-change processes for the post-soviet
world in particular and for global politics in the 21st
century.
Engaging comprehensively with the former Soviet republics, the
contributors to this book ask why there wasn't a revolution in a
post-Soviet republic such as Russia, despite apparently favourable
conditions. They also explore the circumstances that ensured some
post-soviet countries underwent a successful colour revolution
whilst others did not. Identifying the conditions for successful
colour revolutions, this book asks whether there is a revolutionary
blueprint that may be exported to other areas around the world that
are under autocratic rule. Carefully considering the ideologies of
the post-Soviet ruling regimes, this book demonstrates the manner
by which political elites integrated nationalism, authoritarianism
and populism into public debates. It analyzes the diverse
anti-regime movements, discussing the factors that led to the rise
of such factions and outlining how these opposition groups were
constituted and operated. In addition, it assesses the impact of
external forces including the influence of the USA, the EU and
Russia. By examining the colour revolution phenomenon in its
entirety, this book marks a significant contribution to both our
micro and macro understanding of this tide of transformation.
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