The War On Ukraine: How The Civic Resistance Is Defining The New Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukrainians remain more determined than ever to resist the Russian invasion. The defense of their country is happening beyond the front lines: ordinary people are going to extraordinary lengths to support the military, enrich democracy in their country, learn and practice emergency medicine, and preserve national culture. There is a sophisticated civic resistance that is largely female, tech savvy, decentralized, nonhierarchical, multilingual, and highly innovative. This is the new Ukraine.

PRESENTED BY PAUL HOCKENOS, Prize-winning author of five books on European politics and culture. Paul Hockenos is a Skidmore graduate who lives in Berlin, Germany. He writes on Central and Eastern Europe for Foreign Policy Magazine, The Nation, The Smithsonian, and many other media including The New York Times.

This event has been organized by the Political Science department, with support from the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, International Politics & Economics, and Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.