THE TRAGEDY OF UKRAINE - KEES VAN DER PIJL

"The Tragedy of Ukraine" by Kees van der Pijl is an in-depth analysis of the unrest in Ukraine and the tragic downing of flight MH17. The author challenges the Western consensus, highlighting the geopolitical and economic context of the stalemate between the West and Russia, the BRICS bloc, and the struggles for energy supplies to the EU. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of modern international relations.

• Geopolitical analysis of the conflict in Ukraine
• Critique of the Western consensus regarding the events
• Use of unpublished documents from governments and NATO
• Detailed study of global political economy
• Extended version of the work "Flight MH17, Ukraine and the New Cold War"
• New chapter in the form of a postscript
• Author: Professor Kees van der Pijl, Dutch political scientist, lawyer, and economist

Kees van der Pijl, a Dutch political scientist, lawyer, and economist, is a graduate of Leiden University. He worked at the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Amsterdam, where he created a research stream called the Amsterdam School of Global Political Economy. In 2000, he moved to the UK, taking the position of head of the Department of International Relations at the University of Sussex. His scientific works concerned global elites, theories of international relations, and the conflict in Ukraine.

The book is based on previously unpublished government and NATO documents, as well as a wide range of sources. It contains an analysis of the global political economy and contemporary debates on Russia and East-West relations. The author has updated some topics and added a new, extensive chapter in the form of a postscript, making this publication even more valuable for readers interested in the subject.

"The Tragedy of Ukraine" is not only an analysis of the conflict, but also an attempt to understand the deeper causes and consequences of the events. Kees van der Pijl presents an alternative view of the situation, challenging dominant narratives and encouraging critical thinking. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for students, researchers, and anyone interested in modern international politics.

Wektory Publishing presents this extended version of the work so that Polish readers can familiarize themselves with Professor van der Pijl's unique perspective on the conflict in Ukraine. This book is not only an analysis of facts, but also an attempt to understand human tragedies and geopolitical conditions that led to the current situation.