US Strategy towards Ukraine (1991-Present)

This research aims to examine the current United States' foreign policy towards Ukraine. The analysis is based on world-systems analysis. Through this lens, the study provides an opportunity to delve not only into the relationship between these two nations, but also into the nature of the current capitalist world system. During the research, the following hypothesis was formulated: "The United States has an interest in Ukraine primarily as a tool to prevent Russia from achieving independent development and to keep it in a position of semi-periphery". It was subsequently examined and supported. The first chapter provides a historical and socio-ethnic analysis of the Ukrainian state and the formation of its nation, covering the period from the 17th century until the present day. This allows us to identify the stages of development of Ukrainian nationhood and understand several factors contributing to the current crisis that the country faces. The factors discussed in this chapter have also been used by the United States as a basis for its foreign policy, making it important to examine them in detail. The second chapter discusses the theory of world-systems analysis and the role of the United States within this framework as the dominant power. The works of leading scholars on this theory were analyzed, which has stimulated the research process. Additionally, the position of CIS countries within the capitalist world order is considered. The third chapter is entirely dedicated to the stated research topic. This approach has been chosen because it is not possible to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the interactions between the United States and Ukraine without a thorough examination of the socio-ethnic and historical aspects of Ukraine, as well as the world system and the positions of both countries within it. In conclusion, the hypothesis stated has been proven and provides additional opportunities for further exploration of this topic, which is a significant one in contemporary international relations.