Who are the Ukrainians and when were they part of the same empire as Russia? A scholar answers basic questions on war in Ukraine.
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Sanctions follow a ‘punishment logic,’ which often hurts the wrong people – and will likely weaken an already beleaguered Russian opposition.
Belarus’ alliance with Russia is a strategic factor in the Ukraine war. The country’s long-term dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, has indicated he will do as Russian President Vladimir Putin says.
Experts around the world have been warning nuclear weapons are increasingly being seen as ‘usable’ by the political and military leaders who wield them.
A feature of the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been the adoption of sanctions. So what are sanctions? And are they likely to have any meaningful impact?
Russian information warriors have the capacity to damage critical US infrastructure systems.
Vladimir Putin has justified his invasion of Ukraine with baseless claims that Ukraine is committing genocide. It isn’t the first time a political leader has cried genocide for political means.
International laws are in place to prevent war and help protect civilians and combatants alike. But these laws are challenging to enforce and are unlikely to stop the unfolding Russia-Ukraine war.
The existing conflict between the Donbas and Ukraine, explained.
Russia supplies much of Europe’s gas. Will their invasion of Ukraine lead to a renewed push for energy independence?
Their social media feeds contain images of tanks, bombs and war-style propaganda. Here’s how to help them navigate social media ‘news’ content about war, while minimising any distress.
Countering Putin’s information strategy involves making two key arguments.
Russia’s cyberattack capabilities can be applied to US targets, including regular Americans’ homes and businesses.
The Conversation asked three scholars to briefly explain what this attack means for the people of Ukraine and the world.
History has many uses, and not all of them are noble. That’s very much the case as the public gets a crash course from politicians about Ukrainian history.
Russia’s invasion will likely accelerate the fastest inflation in 40 years, increasing the risks for the overall US economy.
The Russian leader’s assertion that Ukraine is an ‘artificial construct’ is not borne out by the historical record.
Vladimir Putin has sent troops into the eastern Ukraine regions known as the Donbas. Here’s what life has been like for people living in the separatist territories.
Approximately 69% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin. But a costly war is likely to chip away at his popularity, history and data tell us.
In a rapidly-changing situation, a face-to-face meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin is still on the table.
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Associate Professor of Instruction in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, University of South Florida
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Professor of Military History, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor (Adj), Griffith Asia Institute; and Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Founding Director, Modern War Institute, United States Military Academy West Point
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Professor of History and Political Science, University of Michigan
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Professor of Political Science, Penn State
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Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
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Associate Professor of Political and Social Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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Associate Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University
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Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University - Newark
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Professor of International Security, Jean Monnet Professor of European Security, National University Odesa Law Academy
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Professor of History, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of Government and International Affairs, Virginia Tech