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Tragedy of identity? Nicolai Petro, Author of ‘The Tragedy of Ukraine’ & Professor of Political Science

As the father of Greek tragedy, Aeschylus, remarked more than two-and-a-half millennia ago, truth is always the first casualty of war. In the case of the Ukrainian conflict, with its unprecedented levels of censorship and deliberate distortions, truth had been banished even before the interstate hostilities broke out. Can honoring reality pave the way to peace? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island and author of ‘The Tragedy of Ukraine: What Classical Greek Tragedy Can Teach Us About Conflict Resolution’.

“The Tragedy of Ukraine,” The Nation, January 20, 2023 (book excerpt)

“Can Greek Tragedy Heal Ukraine?” De Gruyter Conversations, January 24, 2023

31.01.2023
29:56 min
31.01.2023
29:56 min
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Tragedy of identity? Nicolai Petro, Author of ‘The Tragedy of Ukraine’ & Professor of Political Science
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.