Four Years On: The Russia-Ukraine War
As we approach four years since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, join us for a timely and illuminating conversation that examines both the human and economic stakes of the conflict. This talk will explore the resilience of Ukraine’s economy amid the immense costs of war, consider plans for postwar recovery, and probe the strategic thinking behind Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade — including how his mind-set has evolved over the course of the conflict.
About the Speakers
George Breslauer is a Berkeley Professor Emeritus of Political Science, and the author or editor of fourteen books on Soviet, Russian and Communist politics and foreign relations.
Yuriy Gorodnichenko, a native of Ukraine, is the Quantedge Presidential professor in Berkeley's Department of Economics. He received his B.A. and MA at EERC/Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine) and his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. He is the leader of CEPR's Ukraine Initiative.
Details
- Open to all:
- $0 for OLLI members and faculty
- $10 for public
- The event will be livestreamed and recorded
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