Truth and Reconciliation in Ukraine

What does it mean to be Ukrainian? Struggles within Ukraine about the answer to that question create an opening for other states to intervene, argues our guest, with some (primarily in Ukraine's north and west) favoring a more ethnic nationalism and others (primarily in Ukraine's east and south) favoring a more civic nationalism. In World War I, World War II, and the present day, outside powers have backed one vision or another to advance their interests. Only a process of truth and reconciliation - of catharsis leading to understanding - can heal Ukraine.    Nicolai N. Petro is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island. He was a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Ukraine 2013-2014 and the author of the forthcoming book The Tragedy of Ukraine: What Classical Greek Tragedy Can Teach Us About Conflict Resolution.   The Yale Journal of International Affairs article Dr. Petro references is "The Gospel According to Poroshenko: Politics, Religion, and the New Church of Ukraine," available at https://www.yalejournal.org/publications/the-gospel-according-to-poroshenko-politics-religion-and-the-new-church-of-ukraine The next event we have on Ukraine is with George Beebe - on dangers of escalation and paths to peace. Learn more and register here: https://standtogether.zoom.us/webinar/register/4716529676857/WN_aIiw1IiySneDWzfFfKmXqQ

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