S5 E9 | Where Do We Go from Here: The Elusiveness of Peace in Ukraine

In this week's episode Ken Pope indulges Jen, Matt and Elizabeth in a discussion of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Ken, a retired Army officer, shares his personal experiences of living and working in both Ukraine and Russia. He patiently listens to our often naive and occasionally probing questions and does his best to answer in language we can understand without sacrificing the complex nature of the problems and potential solutions. He is tired of the slogans and name calling, which are unproductive and tribally motivated, and offers historical context as well as a pragmatic contemporary perspective on the issues we face. Ken is critical of all sides, particularly NATO, which he suggests must step up to ensure peace in the long term. Join Ken for a follow up Liberal Values Lab, Putin’s War in Ukraine, on April 17 at 7pm ET, live on ILV’s YouTube or X (@ilvalues).

Podcast notes

What the U.S. Has to Gain from Supporting Ukraine 

Ending Russia’s War: Why Ukraine’s Victory Is Crucial

Ukraine’s growing military strength is an underrated factor in peace talks

The Strategic and Military Pathways to a Peaceful Ukrainian Settlement

To Really Get Peace in Ukraine, Consider Why Putin Started the War