As Ukraine is struggling to reform and survive during war, it is relying on a cohort of accomplished foreigners for leadership.
For example, foreign-born ministers are negotiating a way out of Ukraine’s debt burden, and former statesmen from Georgia are at the forefront of Ukraine’s fight against corruption.
Ukraine has an ancient tradition of being supported by foreign talent, said Alexander Motyl, professor of political science at Rutgers University in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
“The most spectacular example of foreigners contributing to Ukrainian history is the Varangians [vikings], who established the Kyivan Rus state — considered to be a distant predecessor …read more
Source: Voice of America
