The Ukraine War in Context
The war in Ukraine will shape the political and economic direction of the world for the next generation. This talk will begin with a brief discussion of how the war is going today, followed by tracing the history that led us to where we are and shaping where we are going. Then, once we understand these trends, individuals, and institutions, we will project the trends into the future. Alternate outcomes will be explored, and scenarios compared in terms of their probability. Each will be linked to how it would affect the world as a whole. The news will be placed into the larger context that the media almost never provides. At the end of the lecture, there will be time set aside for questions and general discussion. If you are trying to make sense of the war between Ukraine and Russia or wonder why so many are paying so much attention to this conflict, this is your chance to find out.
Daniel McIntosh, PhD, is professor emeritus of international relations, Slippery Rock University. He received his PhD in international studies from the University of Denver and taught at various universities. Her served as an intelligence analyst in service to the U.S. government and as a political analyst on television and radio. He has published research on Soviet and Russian politics, American foreign policy, and aspects of political and economic affairs.