The Melting of the 'Frozen Conflict' in the Baltic States: Putin's War in Ukraine and the Upending of History

One overlooked consequence of Putin’s war in Ukraine is the dramatic political impact it has had on domestic politics and culture in the Baltic States. Whereas just a few years ago pro-Moscow parties and anti-European Union sentiment were both features of Baltic societies, recent political and cultural developments indicate that post-Soviet history has been totally upended. Dr. Kuck will examine these recent developments within the context of the dramatic events of the twentieth century, making even clearer the intense paradigm shift that is unfolding today.