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OxPeace Conference 2023: Learning from UkraineUnderstanding the Ukraine's Grassroots in the Russia-Ukraine WarThe need to consider grassroots nuances in Ukraine in order to understand the Russia-Ukraine war, and possible strategies for peace going forward. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, much attention has been devoted to the origins of the seemingly unexpected war and the positions taken by Russia and the West. This talk instead focuses on the grassroots in Ukraine to explore the underpinnings of the conflict.
Dr. Marnie Howlett is a Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics at the University of Oxford, where she teaches in both the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) and Ox...2023-05-1216 min
Silicon CurtainMarnie Howlett - What Peace Settlement would be Acceptable to Ukrainians to End the Violence.Ukraine confounded military experts and pundits in 2022, firstly by
surviving, and then by pushing the Russian army back from thousands of
square kilometres of its territory. Politicians and pundits around the
world had urged Ukraine to offer concessions in order to secure a peace
settlement with Russia. Giving up territory in the east or pledging to
remain neutral, would in their views have saved Ukrainian lives and
reduced the risk of Russian aggression or even a nuclear strike. But
Ukrainians are in no mood to trade land of concessions for a fragile or
temporary peace. It’s doubtful too wh...2023-04-0759 min
Talking History with Patrick GeogheganModern UkraineIn this week's episode of Talking History, we're looking at the history and making of modern Ukraine, exploring questions of identity and the roots of the ongoing conflict. Featuring Taras Kuzio, Professor in the Department of Political Science, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy; Dr Marnie Howlett, Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford; Emeritus Professor Judith Devlin of the School of History at UCD, Dr Conor Daly of Trinity College Dublin, giving the 'Ukraine's Jewish Heritage' talk at Trinity's public lecture series on the history and culture of Ukraine; and Dr Tanya Lokot, Associate Professor...2023-02-1952 min
War in Ukraine: Update from Kyiv97. ANALYSIS: Marnie Howlett on Ukranian public opinion research - perspectives on territory, sovereignty and the war with RussiaMarnie Howlett, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford, discusses findings from her team's latest public opinion survey research in Ukraine - conductin surveys during a full-scale war, sentiment in Ukraine on territory, sovereignty, Ukrainians categorical opposition to conceding territory or accepting Russian-backed control and implications of this for the war going forward.
The survey data showed that "Ukrainians are categorically opposed... [to cede territory or accept a Russian-backed government].. they will fight... they are not willing to back down... at any cost they will defend their land".
Janina Dill, Carl Muller-Crepon and Marnie H...2022-09-2715 min
Changing Character of WarNation-Building in the Borderlands of a Borderland: A Cartographical Examination of the Russia-Ukraine WarDr Marnie Howlett presents an engaging and thought-provoking look at the cartographical causes and consequences of the war. She looks at Ukraine's position between East and West and the implications of its long history of shifting borders with Russia. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, much attention within political and military circles has been devoted to examining the origins of the seemingly unexpected war. However, these analyses have primarily explored the foreign policy objectives of Russia and the motivations of its president. This talk will instead consider the cartographical causes and consequences of the conflict. In drawing on ca...2022-05-2430 min
Bright FutureEp. 29: Marnie Howlett on Ukraine as a BorderlandThe war in Ukraine brought the country and its people to the forefront of international attention. Every day more and more people are seeking to help Ukrainians to end the war and to recover from the damage that is being inflicted.Dr. Marnie Howlett has dedicated her life to understanding—and helping others understand—how Ukraine and its people view their country and their unique position as a borderland between Europe and Russia. She joins us this episode to provide a deeper understanding of how Ukraine’s history, its complexities and its realities on the ground...2022-05-1036 min
Wandering the EdgeNationalism of the Borderlands of the BorderlandIn this week's episode, we have a discussion with Dr. Marnie Howlett - a Departmental Lecturer in Politics and Qualitative Methods in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Oxford University. We will be talking about her doctoral thesis dissertation titled “Re-Envisioning Nationalism from the Borderlands of a Borderland: An analysis of post-Soviet Ukraine," along with many, many other things including what is everyday nationalism, what role does foreign agency play and the importance of spacial dimensions. Plus, we get to talk about where exactly do we come from - is it important to have the passport or th...2021-12-1550 min
Cumberland LodgeChallenges for Democracy in the Digital AgeThe 2019 Cumberland Lodge Debate explores new challenges facing democracy in today's digital age, drawing on insights from Lord Howell's book, Look Where We're Going: Escaping the Prism of Past Politics. The panel features Lord Howell, Dr Katherine Dommett, and Marnie Howlett. The debate is chaied by Baroness Prashar of Runnymede.2019-11-121h 29