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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1H 3M

Revolutions of Hope, Part 6: What We Can Learn from Ukraine's Fight for Democracy

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Episode Topic: What We Can Learn from Ukraine's Fight for Democracy (https://go.nd.edu/241c49)Historian Olesya Khromeychuk challenges us to view democracy not as a static inheritance, but as a grueling “learning curve” forged in resistance. Centering on the concept of “hope as an emergency tool,” Khromeychuk reveals how Ukraine’s “hopeless hope” offers a strategic blueprint for collective survival and democratic perseverance in an increasingly uncertain global order.Featured Speakers:Clemens Sedmak, Director of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, University of Notre DameMichael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization, University of Notre DameOlesya Khromeychuk, Director of the Ukrainian Institute, London Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/41fffa.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope. (https://go.nd.edu/85a132)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: What We Can Learn from Ukraine's Fight for Democracy (https://go.nd.edu/241c49) Historian Olesya Khromeychuk challenges us to view democracy not as a static inheritance, but as a grueling “learning curve” forged in resistance. Centering on the concept of “hope as an emergency tool,” Khromeychuk reveals how Ukraine’s “hopeless hope” offers a strategic blueprint for collective survival and democratic perseverance in an increasingly uncertain global order. Featured Speakers: Cleme...

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