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Analysis of the Russian Occupation of Crimea by Dr. Michael Slobodchikoff

Political science lecturer Dr. Michael Slobodchikoff, an expert in Russian foreign policy, examines the complicated relationship between Russia, Ukraine and Crimea, and how Russia's interest in protecting a vital Black Sea naval base is behind its occupation of the region. Dr. Slobodchikoff predicts that a democratic election on the issue of secession from Ukraine may be the only way to end the crisis. About Dr. Slobobchikoff: Michael O. Slobodchikoff has published several peer-reviewed articles and recently wrote a book entitled "Strategic Cooperation: Overcoming the Barriers of Global Anarchy (2013)." He is currently writing another book entitled "Regional Security: Order, Stability, and Predictability in the Post-Soviet Space." He is a Lecturer of Political Science at Troy University. He specializes in relations between Russia and the former Soviet states, international conflict and peace, and comparative politics. He is a regular contributor to Russia Direct, and has often served as an analyst on Russian relations with Ukraine for BBC World News.