Contemporary Challenges in Global Politics – Dr Vlad Mykhnenko Q&A and Interview

As part of the Politics and Global Politics departments’ conference on Contemporary Challenges in Global Politics, Wellington College welcomed Dr Vlad Mykhnenko to speak about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He graciously answered questions from students, and then partook in an interview with Paul Dunne, Head of Politics. Both the Q&A and the interview have been edited together for you to recap the event and broaden your understanding of topics in politics.

The rest of the event, including clips and interviews with other speakers, is available as a separate podcast on the DukeBox website.

00:41 – Question 1: potential peace treaties

01:58 – Question 2: international reaction in former-Soviet Union countries

04:55 – Question 3: international implications of Russia attempting to keep friendly ties with Belarus and Kazakhstan

07:36 – Question 4: potential success of the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

09:25 – Question 5: on the refugee crisis and its state at the end of the conflict

11:33 – Question 6: on the future of the conflict within the Russian state if Putin was arrested

13:42 – Question 7: on NATO expansion as a consequence of the conflict

14:38 – Question 8: difference in treatment of Ukrainian refugees vs African refugees

17:01 – Question 9: on the announcement of new troops for the Wagner Group (podcast recorded on 22nd March)

20:20 – Dr Vlad Mykhnenko is interviewed by Paul Dunne

44:20 – Credits

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