Rise and Fall of Leadership in the Global North

This chapter explores the decline of leadership in the Global North, referencing the insights of historian Vijay Prashad. It also delves into Ukrainian sociologist Vladimir Ischenko's perspectives on various political forces, Ukrainian elites, Soviet influence, and the aftermath of the USSR collapse. The discussion covers the historical context of Ukrainian identity formation, the development of Russian-speaking Ukrainians, and the challenges faced by post-Soviet republics like Ukraine and Russia in terms of national development and governance.