How Come

In this episode of How Come, Julia Tymoshenko speaks with Marci Shore, a historian of Eastern Europe and Chair in European Intellectual History at the University of Toronto.They discuss how revolutions emerge not only as political events but as deeply personal transformations, and why meaningful change cannot be imposed from the outside. Drawing on her work on Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, Shore reflects on the role of fear, self-organisation, and collective agency in moments of upheaval.The conversation also explores how modern politics uses distraction and information overload to shape public attention, why democratic institutions depend on individual responsibility, and how societies come to normalize what once seemed unthinkable.Shore offers a perspective on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as a case of rare moral clarity, and examines the broader question of why some societies resist authoritarianism while others do not.How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our present — from war and political systems to memory, responsibility, and the forces that define human action.

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament, former Finnish general, and ex-head of military intelligence.They discuss Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the political paralysis inside the EU, and why relying on the United States is no longer a viable strategy. Toveri explains how Russian influence operates within Europe, why Hungary and Slovakia pose a serious challenge, and what tools the EU is failing to use.He also reflects on Finland’s approach to national defence, the importance of societal resilience, and why Ukraine’s victory is essential for Europe’s future security.How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation.Like what we do? Support us on Buy Me A Coffee!

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Nicolas Tenzer, a French academic, writer, and senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss how Western democracies perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine. Tenzer reflects on the idea of Russia as a “superpower,” the failure of Western leaders to fully grasp the nature of Russian aggression, and the moral dilemmas that determine political decisions during wartime.How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee.

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska talks with Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, about how changing US foreign policy is affecting Europe’s security. The discussion focuses on Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats.How Come is a series that explores the forces shaping our world, asking how we got to where we are today — and what can be done next.Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠.

The 1990s in the Balkans were marked by years of brutal wars. Bosnia and Herzegovina was left to pick up the pieces after genocide. While some countries have managed to move beyond their Yugoslav past and join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with other countries in the region, has remained stuck in a cycle where generations change, but historical, ethnic and religious grievances persist, with no reconciliation in sight.We sat down with Leila Bičakčić, a leading expert on the Balkans and the co-founder and CEO of the Centre for Investigative Reporting (CIN), the first investigative journalism centre in the region. We discussed whether the Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the Bosnian war has truly worked, its long-term consequences, the threats Russia poses to the region and beyond, and why corruption should be seen not as a root cause, but as a result of long-standing issues.How Come is a series that explores the forces shaping our world, asking how we got to where we are today — and what can be done next. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠.

Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi to discuss the realities of Afghanistan under de facto Taliban rule. Karimi sheds light on what the return of the regime actually means for Afghan people, the impact on women, and the responsibility of men.How Come is a series where we explore the issues that shape our world, from ideologies, wars, and human rights to information manipulation and the overlooked contexts behind global events. We conduct in-depth interviews with people from around the world and take a closer look at the stories we find especially important.This interview was originally published on our Youtube channel on 28 November 2025. “How Come” is a project by Ukraїner International, a non-profit media and publishing house. Like what we do? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee.

Welcome to How Come — a new series of in-depth conversations with thinkers, journalists, and witnesses from around the world. Together, we’ll explore the ideas and issues shaping our times and highlight stories that deserve a closer look.