Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War

November 02, 2022 00:09:23
Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War
On Peace
Knox Thames on the Role of Religion in the Ukraine War

Nov 02 2022 | 00:09:23

/

Show Notes

Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked religion as part of his justification for Russia's attack on Ukraine, believing their shared Orthodox history would lend credibility to his ambitions. "Of course, the Ukrainians beg to differ," says USIP's Knox Thames. "It's actually strengthening Ukrainian resistance to [Putin's] aggressive actions."

Other Episodes

Episode

January 21, 2025 00:20:49
Episode Cover

Looming Security Challenges for the Trump Administration

A presidential transition can be “a moment of vulnerability for the United States,” says USIP Board Chair John Sullivan. But good communication and critical...

Listen

Episode

January 12, 2023 00:08:08
Episode Cover

Mirna Galic on Japan’s New National Security Strategy

President Biden will meet Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid "a really high sense of insecurity" over North Korean missile tests, says...

Listen

Episode

October 18, 2017 00:09:30
Episode Cover

Nancy Lindborg on Negotiations with North Korea

USIP President Nancy Lindborg tells us about the challenges presented by North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, and discusses her own experiences travelling to North Korea.

Listen