Author profile: David R. Marples

David R. Marples is a Research Analyst in the Contemporary Ukraine Program, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies and Distinguished Professor of Russian and East European History at the University of Alberta. His books include Understanding Ukraine and Belarus: A Memoir (2020), Ukraine in Conflict (2017), ‘Our Glorious Past’: Lukashenka’s Belarus and the Great Patriotic War (2014), Russia in the 20th Century: The Quest for Stability (2011), and Heroes and Villains: Creating National History in Contemporary Ukraine (2007).

Decentralisation in Ukraine: Pros, Cons, and Prospects

David R. Marples • Jun 13 2017 • Articles

Ukraine’s case is complicated by a civil conflict that has involved the direct intervention of a foreign power – Russia – and the more distant involvement of western powers.

The ‘Imminent Collapse of Russia’

David R. Marples • Jun 9 2017 • Articles

Whatever the illusions of the population and the role of propaganda, the fact remains that presidents anywhere with ratings of 80-90% rarely are removed from power.

Ukraine and Russia: Rewriting Histories

David R. Marples • Jun 9 2017 • Articles

As Ukraine tries to eradicate vestiges of Communist influence, the programme has taken on a distinctly anti-Russian hue that will clearly have an impact on bilateral relations.

Donald Trump’s Echoes of Fascism over Crimea

David R. Marples • May 30 2017 • Articles

It is no wonder that fascism appears in analyses of Trump. Both share demagoguery, false creation of enemies as the source of problems, autarky, isolation, mass propaganda and a bombastic leader.

Ukraine in Conflict

David R. Marples • May 30 2017 • Articles

Ukraine is casting off its Soviet heritage and creating something new in a struggle for independence. This marks an end of sorts to the phenomenon known as Euromaidan.

Open Access Book – Ukraine in Conflict: An Analytical Chronicle

David R. Marples • May 1 2017 • Features

Through a series of articles written between 2013 and 2017, this book examines Ukraine during its period of conflict following the Euromaidan protests.

Ukraine and Russia: Wars Over the Past

David R. Marples • May 20 2016 • Articles

Regions of Ukraine have their own singular histories and what is lacking is a unifying narrative and common “heroes” during a time of prolonged crisis.

The Historian as Public Analyst: The Case of Ukraine

David R. Marples • Apr 3 2016 • Articles

The events of the Euromaidan galvanized Ukrainians and led scholars to debate whether it is a civil war or a war with Russia or the start of a new Cold War.

Ethnic and Social Composition of Ukraine’s Regions and Voting Patterns

David R. Marples • Mar 10 2015 • Articles

Regional voting is the most characteristic feature of Ukrainian elections, but additional factors also affect voting preferences such as the social position of the voter.

Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections: A Difficult Road Ahead For The Region’s Party

David R. Marples • Nov 16 2012 • Articles

The Ukrainian Parliamentary elections of October 2012 were contentious and preliminary reports suggest that the OSCE and other observers were not satisfied that the process was free and fair.

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