War and Putin's Russia
Greg Carleton, Professor of Russian Studies and former Chair of the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies
Why does war play such a central role in Russia’s self-image? How does this impact its view of the world and how has Putin used this history to justify his invasion of Ukraine? How a country defines its past can profoundly shape how it sees its present. This is not merely a facet of propaganda but a deadly serious matter as we now see unfolding before us.