The two books in this feature evaluate the drivers of the Russia-Ukraine war, whilst differing on the significance of history for contemporary analyses of the war.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has firmly discredited the Russian historical narrative, which threatens Latvia’s national unity.
McGlynn’s timely book expertly unpacks Putin’s use of history to shape narratives but offers limited post-2022 analysis and only briefly explores global parallels.
Brands offers sharp Cold War insights but leans to US centrism, overlooking Global South impacts and alternative perspectives into great-power rivalry.
The debate over the ending of the Ukraine war indicates that realpolitik has returned, and it’s not pleasant to watch.
A gripping, evidence-based documentary on the Mariupol siege, blending brutal war footage with objective analysis, with a focus primarily on the Ukrainian side.
Moldova’s decoupling from dependence on Russia for wine trade ultimately made the wine industry more resilient by the time the war in Ukraine commenced.
Prisoner release, war crime trials, an official apology, return of territories, reparations, and demilitarization are essential for jus post bellum – anything short of that will constitute an unjust peace.
While Radchenko’s examination of Russia’s struggle for recognition is compelling, the juggling of interpretive and narrative histories throughout the book lacks cohesion.
Precious Chatterje-Doody explores the dynamic relationship between media, security, and disinformation, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary perspectives.
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