Western experts and journalists have been widely discussing the current tensions around Ukraine. Yet, Ukrainian voices are often missing from the conversation. This panel gives the floor to Ukrainian scholars who will offer their perspectives on the current crisis. Topics include the drivers of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, possible outcomes, structural reasons behind the tensions, and reactions of Ukrainian society to a potential war.
Speakers:
Volodymyr Dubovyk, associate professor of international relations and director of the Center for International Studies, Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Sergiy Kudelia, associate professor of political science, Baylor University
Tetyana Malyarenko, professor of international security, National University Odessa Law Academy
Olexiy Haran, professor of comparative politics, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Oxana Shevel, associate professor of political science, Tufts University
Henry Hale, co-director, PONARS Eurasia (moderator)