Greta Uehling

Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling, an anthropologist and professor at the University of Michigan, shares profound insights into the experiences of Crimea's Indigenous peoples under Russian occupation since 2014. She discusses their cultural resilience, the impact of displacement, and the evolving identity of the Crimean Tatars. Highlighting their struggle for freedom, Uehling reveals the significance of personal narratives in understanding the broader context of Ukraine's fight for autonomy and the intersection of environmental concerns and indigenous knowledge amidst conflict.

Greta Uehling, a Professor of International and Comparative Studies at the University of Michigan and author of *Decolonizing Ukraine*, shares her insights into the indigenous histories of Crimea. She highlights the resilience of the Crimean Tatars amidst Russia's occupation. Uehling discusses the significant demographic shifts due to colonization and stresses the importance of recognizing indigenous rights in the conflict. The conversation also touches on the impact of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the moral responsibilities of the U.S. in supporting Ukraine.