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

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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.

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