USC Dornsife News

The US frequently chooses to put its own interest ahead of its professed values. That approach to foreign policy is called ‘realpolitik’ and it may lead to an unsatisfying peace deal in Ukraine.

In a special crisis briefing organized by the USC Global Policy Institute, scholars discuss the ongoing conflict, what it means and what may happen next. [3 min read]

USC Dornsife experts discuss the lasting psychological trauma for survivors and refugees and outline how linguistic differences between the Ukraine and Russian languages feed into identity politics. [2¾ min read]

International relations scholars at USC Dornsife say alliances could curb more aggressive strategies. [3¼ min read]

Robert English of USC Dornsife’s School of International Relations, a former policy analyst with the U.S. Department of Defense and an expert on Russia, shares his assessment of the U.S.-Russia relationship and Biden’s recent meeting with Putin. [3½ min read]

Researcher will provide insight in to World War II Atrocities committed in Nazi-Occupied Ukraine during a talk hosted by the USC Shoah Foundation.

"Spell Your Name," a documentary about the Holocaust in Ukraine, was created using USC Shoah Foundation Institute archive.

The documentary's L.A. premiere features a guest appearance from Ukrainian director Sergey Bukovsky.