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The Devastating Impact of Russia’s War on Ukraine

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Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option

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Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Dr. Joel M. Ostrow Professor of Political Science at Benedictine University and who specializes in Russian politics, democracy and democratic institutions discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Putin denies the legitimacy of Ukraine as a state and the devastation that emanates from this view will continue for generations to come.

Professor Ostrow will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library or on Zoom.

BIO: Dr. Joel M. Ostrow is Professor of Political Science at Benedictine University. He specializes in Russian politics, democracy and democratic institutions and the threats they face, and international security, and is frequently called upon for expert analysis on these and related topics by various media outlets. He is the author of three books, including The Consolidation of Dictatorship in Russia, numerous articles. He is the former Moscow Correspondent for Crain’s Communications, and received his doctorate in political science in 1996 from The University of California at Berkeley.