Far-Right Extremism and the War in Ukraine since 2014

August 11, 2022 • 01:05:49
Far-Right Extremism and the War in Ukraine since 2014
Modern War Institute
Far-Right Extremism and the War in Ukraine since 2014

Aug 11 2022 | 01:05:49

/

Show Notes

How have European far-right extremists responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? How has the Russian government leveraged the Russian far right in service of its objectives in the war? And how should we understand the role of Ukraine's well-known Azov regiment? These questions all revolve around the complicated intersection of far-right politics, foreign fighter mobilization, and war. Exploring them requires a nuanced understanding of context that extends back much earlier than Russia's February invasion. On this episode, a joint production between MWI and the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, Kacper Rekawek joins to share insights based on years of research on the subject.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

May 14, 2020 • 00:45:54
Episode Cover

How the Islamic State Happened

How did ISIS manage to take control of so much territory, imposing its will politically and inflicting an immense amount of damage? How should...

Listen

Episode 0

June 10, 2020 • 00:37:27
Episode Cover

Women in Defense and Security

In this episode, four remarkably accomplished women in the field of national security join to share their experiences and observations on the evolving dynamics...

Listen

Episode

June 20, 2017 • 00:26:59
Episode Cover

Ep. 28 – A Firefight on the Edge of Sadr City

In 2008, Maj. Emily Spencer was an EOD platoon leader in Iraq. In April, she and one of her teams accompanied a route clearance...

Listen