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"How to Deter Russia?" is the theme of the 20th annual Warsaw East European Conference at the University of Warsaw. It's the 1st time I am attending this conference and thoroughly enjoying it given its mixed academic-policy character. It's striking the level convergence on the key challenges facing Poland and the region, and how to respond, among scholars and policy practitioners.

I am grateful to Review of Democracy for the invitation to contribute to its special series dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement of the EU. In this piece I share my personal experiences and reflect on Ukraine's path to the EU. From being born in the Soviet Union to lecturing EU law in The Hague: my life trajectory has been profoundly impacted by the EU. In the meantime, Ukraine has overcome significant hurdles to grow closer to the EU: from bordering the EU since 2004 to obtaining candidate status in 2023.

In her article, Veronika Hermann introduces three examples of how utopian ideals have been co-opted in the context of Central and Eastern Europe, leading to a dynamic of authoritarian tendencies more interconnected with each other than they might seem at first sight. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/db4DcrNg

📚🌍⚜➡ "European Heritage Days" are celebrated to mark European unity, to share stories of common values and to ensure that the past isn’t forgotten. This book is about the birth of modern Europe, tracing the history from the end of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance into the modern era. https://lnkd.in/eu9XcHdg #EuropeanHeritageDays

Making a global impact. 🌎 Dr. Kattesh Katti was recently selected as a Fulbright specialist for 2024. Learn more about Katti and his impact on MU and beyond in President Choi's latest blog ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wIXG6

I’m excited to share the success of a recent meeting that marks a significant step toward a collaborative future between the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, the Association of Colombian Universities (Académica ASCUN), and Universidad de Pamplona. This promising collaboration highlights the importance of bridging diverse academic efforts and research perspectives to enhance our understanding of conflict. As an analyst for the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (#UCDP), I recognize that collaboration with local experts and academia is essential. These partnerships not only ensure the legitimacy of our data but also provide a richer, more contextual understanding of conflicts. Our recent discussions with ASCUN and Universidad de Pamplona emphasize the pivotal role that local insights play in refining and expanding our datasets. The #LatinAmerica project, a cornerstone of #UCDP, is actively seeking to connect with local institutions, experts, and civil society organizations. Our goal is to foster an open dialogue about conflict trends in the region, enhancing the accuracy and depth of our data. We also invite Latin American #students interested in peace and conflict studies to join #UCDP as #interns, contributing to the coding of organized violence events in their respective areas. This hands-on experience not only enriches our project but also empowers students with practical skills and knowledge. The UCDP is committed to democratizing information by providing #free and #accessible #conflictdata to the world. By improving our datasets, we enhance global knowledge about ongoing conflicts, making it easier for everyone to access and understand this critical information. This #democratization of #data is a vital contribution to #peace, as it promotes transparency and informed decision-making. I am grateful for the enthusiasm and support from my friend Daniela Sánchez Duque and our colleagues in Colombia and look forward to the fruitful collaborations ahead. Together, we can make significant strides in understanding and addressing the complexities of conflict. #Collaboration #PeaceResearch #UCDP #ConflictData #LatinAmerica #HigherEducation #DemocratizationOfInformation #GlobalPeace

May 21st, 2002 In response to the unilateral standardization of culture and commercialization by large capital cultures facing humanity worldwide.  It is an international anniversary established by the United Nations to ease conflicts and confrontations between peoples and capital on the premise of mutual respect through dialogue and compromise. In May, to mark World Day for Cultural Diversity Dialogue and Development, why don't we learn about  'The gaze of the Other  : Documentary heritage of the Salesian apostolic Vicariate in the Ecuadorian Amazon, 1890-1930 ' and discuss the meaning of this Memory of the World.

By delving into the past and present, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between Greece and France.

I am deeply grateful to Prisma Ukraїna Research Platform for giving me the floor to discuss the collective construction of the memory of personal loss in the co-authored book “Can heavens see cats” (“Чи бачать небеса котів”): https://lnkd.in/ebXgctWf This book, which was published in 2024, is a unique phenomenon in contemporary Ukrainian literature: it comprises 36 short narratives written by 36 authors and weaved together into a coherent whole within the unifying conception. It is both a deeply moving book that records the tragedy of the lost lives and an important statement that Ukrainians are creating their own narratives to remember the Russo-Ukrainian war.

👇Some of the key questions that will be addressed next week during the 12th edition of the European Remembrance Symposium, entitled ‘Commemorating and narrating freedom’ 👇 ❓ What role did the aspirations for independence and the accompanying freedom slogans play in 20th-century European history? ❓What did freedom mean in the last century and what does it mean today? ❓How did both the struggle for freedom and its celebration become enshrined in our cultural and historical memory? This year's symposium is dedicated to various narratives within the broader memory of freedom in Europe and around the world and includes a host of talks, workshops, round table discussions. 📅 When: 21–24 May 2024 🗺 Where: Warsaw 🏫 Who: Organised by European Network Remembrance and Solidarity & Muzeum Historii Polski w Warszawie ❓ Why: The conference will being together 200 representatives of memory institutions from around the world including Simina Badica from House of European History. The aim is to initiate and deepen cooperation between institutions and organisations dealing with the history and remembrance of 20th century Europe. For more information and registration follow the link below 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtbBJ69d #Europe #Conference #History