Ukraine as Greek Tragedy | Nicolai Petro on War, Identity & Peace Prospects
In this deeply reflective episode of Kianistan, we are joined by Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, for a profound discussion on the Ukraine war, identity, religion, and the tragedy of political conflict.Professor Petro begins by describing his daily reading habits — scanning news aggregators and sources such as Inosmi and Johnson’s Russia List — to illustrate how narratives around Russia and Ukraine are shaped and filtered. The conversation then moves into the political landscapes of both countries, highlighting internal diversity, regional…
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