In person icon Reflecting the War

Abstract

This panel critically examines the political, communicative, and institutional dimensions of contemporary warfare, with a particular focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The papers explore the effectiveness and limitations of international sanctions, the influence of Russian state-controlled narratives on public discourse in Europe, and the broader implications of war for state survival and international order. Drawing on diverse methodological approaches—from discourse analysis to quantitative modelling—the panel interrogates how war is represented, rationalised, and resisted in both domestic and international arenas. By reflecting on the war’s political, economic, and symbolic consequences, the panel contributes to a deeper understanding of how conflict reshapes global norms, state behaviour, and public consciousness.

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Why the Sanctions Have Not (Yet) Stopped the War in Ukraine	View Paper Details
The Influence of Russian State-Controlled Narratives on the Italian Public Discourse	View Paper Details
War and State Death	View Paper Details