Teach-Out™
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out
This Teach-Out has been archived from the original teach-out event, which concluded on April 18, 2022. While you may browse and skip between units, we recommend completing lessons in the order they’re presented.
About This Teach-Out
The armed conflict in Ukraine first started in the beginning of 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Over the past eight years, there has been ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with regular shelling and skirmishes occurring along Russian and Ukrainian borders in the eastern part of the country. On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, plunging the entire country into war and sending shockwaves across the world. With casualties mounting and over one million Ukrainians fleeing the country, the need for dialogue and de-escalation have never been higher. In this Teach-Out, you will learn from a diverse group of guest experts about the history and origins of war in Ukraine, its immediate and long-term impacts, and what you can do to support people in this growing humanitarian crisis.
This Teach-Out will answer:
- How did we get here? Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
- What historical and cultural contexts do we need to know about in order to understand this conflict?
- How is cyber and information warfare impacting the conflict in Ukraine?
- What can be done to stop this war?
- How can we support Ukrainian refugees and displaced peoples?
Instructor
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Lessons
History and Context
International Policy and Governance
Disinformation and Cyberattacks
Impact of the War in Ukraine
- Stephan Sirko: A Ukrainian Perspective
- Jenna: A Former Peace Corps Volunteer's Perspective
- Kris: A Former Peace Corps Volunteer's Perspective
- Greta Uehling: Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
- Greta Uehling: The 'Everyday' War for Ukrainians
- Matthew Pauly: Taking Steps Towards Peace
- Matthew Pauly: How You Can Help