Earthquakes and tectonic upheavals in Eurasia
In the heart of Paris, the discussion on "Déstabilisations et reconfigurations internationales" at Sciences Po-CERI is shedding light on the impacts of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, three years since its commencement.
This engaging discourse, moderated by Anne de TINGUY, who is affiliated with Sciences Po-CERI and INALCO, and Stéphanie Balme, the director of the CERI, is exploring various aspects of the conflict and its repercussions.
Anne de Tinguy's topic, "Eurasia facing the multiplication of perils," delves into the complexities of the region, while Bayram BALCI, also affiliated with Sciences Po-CERI, discusses Asian central views on the conflicts of Ukraine, Karabakh, and Palestine.
Gilles ANDREANI, who is affiliated with Sciences Po and Cour des Comptes, is examining the war in Ukraine in the context of Donald Trump's election, while Maxime AUDINET, associated with IRSEM, is focusing on Russia's 'désoccidentalisation' strategy in Africa.
Meanwhile, Silvia SERRANO, affiliated with Sorbonne Université, Eur'Orbem, and CERCEC, is exploring the mobilizations in Georgia, and Gaïdz MINASSIAN, who is affiliated with Sciences Po and Le Monde, is discussing the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.
Laure DELCOUR, who is affiliated with Sorbonne Nouvelle and Collège d'Europe (Bruges), is addressing the potential new expansions of the European Union towards Eurasia during times of war.
The event underscores the intensified use of hybrid warfare tactics, including disinformation campaigns and adversarial narratives, in Eastern European countries as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These efforts seek to undermine democratic institutions and regional stability.
The discussion also emphasizes the adaptation of Europe’s security frameworks in response to the threats posed by Russia's actions in Ukraine, focusing on hybrid threats and building democratic resilience across the region.
Nobel Peace Prize laureates and human rights activists, such as Oleksandra Romantsova from Ukraine’s Centre for Civil Liberties, are underscoring the importance of documenting war crimes and legal advocacy to uphold Ukraine’s interests internationally in light of the destabilization caused by the war.
Studies presented at the event analyse how adversarial narratives around Ukraine and its neighboring countries are constructed and contested on social media and within information spaces, contributing to the ongoing international reconfiguration of alliances and perceptions.
Overall, Sciences Po-CERI’s event frames the Ukraine conflict as a critical case of international destabilization, highlighting hybrid threats, security realignment in Europe, and the significance of narrative and legal countermeasures in addressing reconfigurations brought by the war.
- The discussion at Sciences Po-CERI in Paris is also examining the implications of the Ukraine conflict on environmental-science, particularly energy and finance, as Russia's aggression has altered the global energy landscape.
- In the same vein, there is a growing concern within the industry about the echoes of Russia's actions in Ukraine on climate-change, as the disruption of energy supplies could hinder the transition towards renewable resources.
- As the international community navigates the repercussions of the Ukraine conflict, it becomes crucial to reinforce democratic resilience not only in Ukraine but also in other affected regions, as a means to counter Hybrid threats and foster stability in the environment.
