AIA News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The Albuquerque International Association (AIA) will host a public lecture by Dr. Lenka Bustikova titled “Ukraine, Poland & Lithuania: Uneasy Neighborhood” at 3 p.m., Friday, April 1, at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center (1634 University Blvd NE).
Dr. Bustikova is Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on Eastern Europe, ethnic politics and voting behavior.
Between 1569 and 1795 Poland and Lithuania formed the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth which incorporated much of what is now Ukraine. Before 1918 both countries were part of the Russian empire and until 1991 part of the USSR. Historically, the Polish-Ukrainian-Lithuanian relationship has been tenuous.
For all intents and purposes, one would expect these three countries to be at odds. Rather, current events put the Ukrainian-Polish relationship into the spotlight.
Yet after Poland’s (and Lithuania’s) admission to the European Union, Ukraine has found new allies in its neighbors. Poland is probably the most vocal supporter of Ukrainian territorial integrity in Brussels. In her talk, Dr. Bustikova discusses how the current crisis transforms historical grievances and presents new challenges to the stability of Eastern Europe.
The lecture is open to the general public and includes a Q&A session after the lecture. The cost is $15 for Albuquerque International Association members and $20 for non-members. High school, college and university students (under 26) with student ID receive free admission.
For further information about the lecture, visit the AIA website.
About Albuquerque International Association
The Albuquerque International Association (AIA) is a division of the Center for International Studies (CFIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing better international education and enhancing global awareness for all New Mexicans. Through the International Lecture Series (ILS), AIA brings outstanding national and international experts to present, share insights and lead discussions about critical global trends and issues. The Global Skills for Young Adults (GSYA) program targets high school and college students and provides free lectures, exposure to international leaders and a mentorship program with AIA members who have lived and worked abroad in such areas as foreign service, international business and banking, and other international organizations. Since 2007, AIA has organized over 300 events, attended by over 25,000 people representing business, civic and academic leaders and individuals interested in learning more about critical issues facing our world.
