First anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Today, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, continuing to cause immense human suffering, death and destruction. BASEES stands in full solidarity with our Ukrainian colleagues and students. The war has also forced our field to reflect critically on internalised hierarchies in area studies, compelling us to reassess theoretical conceptions, approaches and methodological frameworks. It’s an ongoing process. Let’s remind ourselves of the challenge by listening to Olesya Khromeychuk’s thought-provoking and poignant BASEES 2022 keynote ‘Where is Ukraine on the mental map of the academic community?’