Life Solved

Understanding the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

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In this special episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Glenn Harris speaks to academics for their insight on current world events.


Dr Tom Smith, Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College and Principal Lecturer in International Relations at Portsmouth joins Dr Paul Flenley, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at the University, to explain some of the histories and politics that have led up to the war in Ukraine.


Then Glenn asks questions about the roles and possible future pathways for NATO and other nations in light of military and nuclear capabilities and globalised economic relationships.


Sharing opinions and ideas are Dr Patricia Shamai, a Principal Lecturer in International Relations, Peter Lee, Professor of Applied Ethics and Dr Frank Ledwidge, a Senior Lecturer in Military Capabilities and Strategy.


You can find out more about at the University of Portsmouth website: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-projects


DR PAUL FLENLEY @PaulFlenley

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/paul-flenley

 

DR TOM SMITH @Tomtheacademic

 

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/tom-smith

 

DR PATRICIA SHAMAI @pshamai

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/patricia-shamai

 

PROFESSOR PETER LEE @ReaperBook

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/peter-lee

 

DR FRANK LEDWIDGE

 

https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/frank-ledwidge

https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-russias-strategic-aims-and-how-effectively-are-they-achieving-them-178243?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton



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