This course provides important context on the war in Ukraine, including Ukraine's history of resistance, the specter of nuclear war, and the implications of the conflict. The learning outcomes include understanding the Russian invasion, the cultural and historical aspects of the conflict, and the potential global impact. The course covers topics such as the decline of war, the return of nuclear weapons, and the role of diplomacy. The teaching method involves a conversation between historian Yuval Noah Harari and TED global curator Bruno Giussani. The intended audience includes individuals interested in global affairs, history, geopolitics, and current events.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Ukrainians are not Russians
Ukraines desire for independence
The Russian model
The longterm goal
The bottom line
The culture war
The decline of war
The return of nuclear weapons
Repairing the global house
Seeds of hatred
Historians and history
Germany
Information
China
Chinas role
Did diplomacy fail
What makes this situation unique
Could this crisis accelerate climate action
How do you look at President Zelensky
Is the sanctions effective
An analogy to Syria
The sentiment in the street
Taught by
TED
