Ukrainian war
Russian forces continue to capture and occupy more parts of Ukraine
On Thursday morning, February 24, what had been hanging in the air for weeks became a reality: Russia invaded Ukraine. By so doing, Vladimir Putin wants, among other things, to prevent NATO from further expanding towards 'his front door'. But what is the background to that? What are the consequences of this war to the European Union? Just how effective are sanctions against Russia? And how will the war affect The Netherlands? In this dossier, you will find an overview of experts who can shed light on the situation. You will also read articles where our academics dissect the Russia-Ukrainian war.
Are you a journalist and would like to get in touch with one of our experts? Or would you like to exchange ideas on a different angle with our press team? Get in touch with the Press Office.
The Russian invasion: where did it come from and how will it continue?
The roots of this conflict lie eleven months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, but the rhetoric in the West prior to the invasion did not help either, says Laurien Crump (in Dutch).
Laurien CrumpHumanities
A historic, dark day for Europe
The war will greatly undermine stability in Europe, Rutger van der Hoeven argues in the Groene Amsterdammer (in Dutch).
Dr. Rutger van der HoevenCulture History
Putin's motive? The radical ideology of a holy Russian nation
What exactly drives Putin to invade Ukraine and what else can we expect from him in this war?
Beatrice de GraafHumanities
How do you make the war in Ukraine discussable in the classroom?
Almost all students in all schools will have heard about the war and have questions, opinions or emotions about it, but what are ways to discuss the war? TerInfo prepared a lesson plan to support teachers in this regard (in Dutch).
Blog's on the EU's repsponse to the War in Ukraine
Utrecht University law scholars are sharing their thoughts on Europe and the Ukraine conflict on the blog of of the Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in Europe (RENFORCE).
History of International Relations
- Alliances, Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Détente, Diplomacy, Cold War, New Cold War History, Eastern Europe, Warsaw Pact
- History of International Relations, Terrorism and Political Violence, Radicalisation, National Security
- History of International Relations, European Integration, Defence, Development Aid, Political Philosophy, Geopolitics
Conflict Studies
- Theories of Violence, Armed Conflict, Remote Warfare, Institutions in Times of Large-Scale Violence, Conflict Studies, War Studies, Conflict Solution
International Law
- Public International Law, International Relations, Enforcement, Dispute Settlement, Moot Court, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Human Rights, Transitional Justice, Victim Rights, International Criminal Law, International Criminal Procedure
- Armed Conflict, Armed Groups, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, Public International Law
- International Law
- European Convention on Human Rights, International Security Law, International Human Rights Law, Interfaces between National and Internatinal Law, Public International Law
Geopolitics
Decision-making and EU Leadership
- European Union, Leadership, Legitimacy, Monetary Economics and Policy, Citizen Perceptions of European Union, German European Politics, French European Politics, Psychology
Cyberwarfare
- Interfaces between National and Internatinal Law, International Security Law, International Human Rights Law, International Institutional Law, Public International Law
The Military Industry in Europe
- European Union, European Law, European Union Internal Market Law, Public Procurement, European Security and Defence Policy, National Security, Defence, Civilian-Military Relations
Refugees in Europe and the EU
Refugees & South East European Politics
- Eastern Europe, Politics of Representation, Integration of Immigrants, Gender Equality, Regulation
- Asylum, European Law, European Union, International Human Rights Law, International Organisations, Mobility and Migration, Public International Law, Refugees, Migration, Migration in/to Europe, Human Rights, Human Rights Vulnerable Groups , European Protection of Fundamental Rights, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Enforcement of European Law
