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Orange Revolution In Red, White, And Blue: U.S. Impact On The 2004 Ukrainian Election , Natalie Prescott
Orange Revolution In Red, White, And Blue: U.S. Impact On The 2004 Ukrainian Election , Natalie Prescott
Natalie Prescott
This article discusses the impact of the U.S. political efforts and the role of the U.S. judiciary in the 2004 Ukrainian election. The article provides an extensive background of Ukrainian election laws, the 2004 controversy, and the impact of U.S. landmark cases on the Ukrainian Supreme Court's decision. The author concludes that the United States played a major role in facilitating the Orange Revolution in Ukraine, and that its influence is likely to continue in the future. This article was presented at Yale Journal of International Law Fourth Annual Young Scholars Conference on March 4, 2006.