2024/10/29 by Paulina Pospieszna, Patrice C. McMahon · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Political Conflict and Governance #Peacebuilding and International Security #European Union Policy and Governance
paper · doi:10.1525/cpcs.2024.2122433
openalex publication_date 2024/10/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23
This study examines democracy promotion during interstate war, focusing on Polish NGO efforts during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. By examining the efforts of Polish NGOs during the ongoing war in Ukraine, the study explores the strategies, areas of focus, and shifts in approaches compared to the pre-war period. The objective is to shed light on the rationale behind democracy promotion; delineate the evolving roles, approaches, and tactics of democracy promoters; and draw lessons learned. Bridging the gap in existing knowledge, the study explores dynamics during active conflict offering perspectives from Polish NGOs that have been engaged in democracy promotion in Ukraine since the 1990s.