The Ukraine Conflict and the Role of the United States - Professor Monica Eppinger

About this episode

The episode discusses the U.S. foreign policy shift regarding Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, featuring insights from Professor Monica Eppinger.

The United States appears to be poised to make one of the most substantial changes in foreign policy with the pause on funding to Ukraine amidst the third year of the conflict with Russia. To break down this change and reflect on the role of President Zelensky and President Trump, we are joined by Professor Monica Eppinger. Professor Eppinger is a member of the Center for International and Comparative Law. She is a former diplomat who was stationed in Ukraine during the formation of the nation. She is an expert on Ukraine and has been traveling the world speaking and writing on the topic.

People in this episode

Guest: Professor Monica Eppinger

Topics covered

• Ukraine conflict
• U.S. foreign policy
• international relations
• diplomacy
• political analysis

Keywords

• Ukraine
• U.S. foreign policy
• Russia
• President Zelensky
• President Trump
• diplomacy
• international law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saint Louis University School of Law

Places: Ukraine, United States, Russia

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