Jozef Hrabina (Aretera) - Ukraine War Diaries: Geography of the War, Failures and Lessons for the Future
27 Sep 2024 12:00
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Abstract: This talk focuses on the author’s personal experiences with the Russia-Ukraine war. The author will discuss specific aspects of this conflict, including its geographical specifics, Russia’s poor performance at the beginning of the invasion, major mistakes by Russia’s leadership and their consequences, Western failures, Ukrainian gaps, and the path forward.
Natalie Koch (Syracuse University) - Authoritarian state power and green nationalism in the UAE
1 Nov 2024 12:00
13:00
Abstract. The shifting geopolitical and ecological circumstances surrounding climate change are contributing to the strengthening of “green nationalisms” around the world – including in authoritarian states.