Hosted by the Green Socialist Organizing Project, this discussion, on the year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, looks at differing Green Socialist perspectives on the war in Ukraine. Panelists will discuss key foundational ideas, the lead up and the current conflict, and the potential futures of Ukraine.

Panelists: Howie Hawkins, Margaret Kimberley, Matthew Hoh
Moderator: Chris Blankenhorn

1) Introduction: Moderator introduces the goals of the discussion, the format, and introduces the participants.

2) Foundational Questions: Moderator explains the importance of engaging with broader underlying issues regarding the conflict.
a) What is imperialism?
b) Do citizens of a state have the right to defend themselves from invasion?
c) The role of socialist internationalism?
d) The enemy of my enemy question?

3) History – Moderator discusses the importance of understanding the broad history of a conflict and not just an instance in time.
a) USSR/NATO
b) Post USSR/NATO
c) 2014-2022

4) The Ukraine War: Discussion of the present war. This includes questions of responsibility, aid, peace, etc.

5) The Future: Discussion of what the future of the region looks like post conflict from different perspectives of what should be done.