Timothy Snyder on the Deep Layers of Ukrainian History
Studying Ukrainian history can be far more fascinating than you might think. It can reveal deeper layers of our past than we ever imagined and help us better understand the history of humanity as a wh...
23 Sep 44min
The Magic of Ukrainian Traditional Music - with Mariana Sadovska and André Erlen
Ukrainian traditional music has preserved one of the richest traditions of polyphonic singing in the world. It has survived centuries of oppression, oblivion, marginalisation, and even physical exterm...
17 Sep 46min
The Steppe Origins of Russian Imperialism - with Michael Khodarkovsky
How did the vastness of the Eurasian steppe shape the political model of Russian imperialism? What does the Russian Empire have in common with other Eurasian empires — the Ottoman, Persian, Mughal, Ch...
28 Aug 56min
The War, Without Illusions - with Andriy Zagorodnyuk
How can Ukraine protect itself against Russia’s ballistic missile threat? What role can Europe play, particularly through joint production? Can Ukraine develop its own anti-ballistic missile? And who ...
20 Aug 47min
Unmasking Russian Propaganda - with Thomas Kent
Why should we take Russian propaganda seriously? Why is it so deeply rooted in Russia’s authoritarian vision of society and politics? What lessons can we learn from Russia’s war against Ukraine about ...
13 Aug 47min
What You Need to Know About Ukrainian Society - with Maryna Starodubska
What values define Ukrainian society? How accurate is it to say that Ukrainians have high levels of horizontal trust—trust in one another—but low trust in public institutions? How should we understand...
17 Jul 44min
What Are the Hidden Risks of a Ceasefire? We Asked Chatham House Experts
When people look at this war from the outside, they often ask one question: When will it end? Many assume that if a ceasefire is reached, the war will be over and life will return to normal. But we s...
9 Jul 51min
Is the War Approaching a Turning Point? - with Tetyana Ogarkova
Many things have changed this year. Ukraine is now striking targets deep inside Russian territory on a regular basis. Russia’s traditional strengths—its vast territory and abundant resources—are incre...
2 Jul 36min
