Systemic roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Power, history, and global geopolitics
Original framing: “Reuters NEXT Europe briefing on the Russia-Ukraine war - Reuters” — Reuters (via Google News)
The conflict has deep roots in the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Chechen wars, and the 2014 Maidan revolution. Historical parallels can be drawn with the 19th-century Great Game and the 20th-century Cold War, both of which involved competing imperial powers vying for influence.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is not an isolated event but a manifestation of deeper systemic forces: colonial legacies, resource competition, and global power imbalances.
Indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives reveal alternative pathways to peace that prioritize healing and dialogue over domination. Historical parallels and scientific data underscore the need for long-term, systemic solutions that address the root causes of conflict. By integrating marginalized voices, promoting economic interdependence, and fostering grassroots peacebuilding, we can move toward a more just and sustainable resolution. Trickster wisdom reminds us to question the dominant narratives and embrace the complexity of human conflict.