

Timothy Garton Ash on how Ukraine is changing Europe
8 snips Jun 13, 2024
British historian Timothy Garton Ash discusses Ukraine's impact on Europe post-Russian invasion. Topics include democracy's decline, 'Post-Wall' Europe, and Ukraine's evolving identity. The conversation explores the importance of defending liberal values, challenges to democracy, and the European Union's role as a liberal empire. Garton Ash shares personal anecdotes related to the fall of the Berlin Wall and its emotional impact.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Ukraine's Place in Europe
03:15 • 5min
Exploring the Concepts of Post-War and Post-Wall in European History
08:30 • 3min
Europe's Fragility: The Importance of Defending Liberal Values
11:44 • 30min
The European Union as a Liberal Empire and the Challenges of Democracy
41:44 • 14min
Personal Account of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
55:31 • 4min