Russia has been busy, invading Ukraine and violating the airspace of other Eastern European countries. Many believe it won’t stop there. How has Ukraine managed to stave off Russia’s power? Can it continue? In this session, we'll discuss what we have learned and how it informs our own interests today. (Unfortunately, Alexander Vindman will not participate in this session as originally planned.)

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Michael McFaul, Candace Rondeaux
Moderator: Thomas Miller
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hughes Federal Credit Union, Kimberly Peters and Bruce Peters, Joanne and Howie Adams, Leslie Nixon and Barry Kirschner

For centuries, the bear has symbolized Russia--strong yet brutal and clumsy. Three authors, who have encountered that easily provoked and cruel beast either personally or through the lens of history, will detail the dangers and opportunities of dealing with Russia in the 21st century.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Julia Ioffe, Michael McFaul, Candace Rondeaux
Moderator: Thomas Volgy
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Gerald and Barbara Goldberg