Conference: Solidarity with Ukraine – Building a New Internationalism
Saturday 11th March 10.00am – 6:30pm
A year afrer the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine has moved into the centre of not only European but global politics. As a result of their resistance, Ukrainians have an opportunity – in dialogue with global civil society movements – to ‘make another world possible’. By bringing Ukrainian activists and academics into dialogue with other global civil society movements and creating a space for discussion and action, the Solidarity with Ukraine conference seeks to make a small contribution to taking this forward.
Russian War on Ukraine: the death of a soldier told by his sister
Olesya Khromeychuk's book, The Death of a Soldier told by his sister, combines memoir and essay, in a poignant account of the costs of the human costs of war, empire and authoritarianism. The book provides a vivid answer as to why, facing a full-scale military onslaught from Russia in February 2022, the people of Ukraine chose to resist. In this public lecture, Olesya will discuss the book in light of the events of this year. Her lecture will be followed by a discussion with Luke Cooper and Tim Judah.
Book Launch: Tainted Democracy - Viktor Orbán and the Subversion of Hungary by Zsuzsanna Szelényi
Zsuzsanna Szelényi joined us for a book launch of her book Tainted Democracy, offering an insider’s account of Fidesz’s evolution since its creation. Underpinned by Szelényi’s own experiences at the heart of Hungarian politics, Zsuzsanna offered accessible, nuanced insights into the global rise of populist autocracy—and how it can be challenged.