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Aerial view of a tank in blue light

On February 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the BBAW invites you to a panel discussion moderated by Einstein Professor Gwendolyn Sasse (Director of ZOiS): “The Long Shadow of War: Learning from History for Russia’s War against Ukraine”.

Berlin Wall

On September 30, Einstein Professor Gwendolyn Sasse and Einstein Visiting Fellow Andrew Hurrell, among others, will discuss the historical development of the Cold War and parallels to current events in the context of U.S.–China rivalry.

Illustration Menschen gehen auf die Straße

What does it do to people when they live through war? What makes them take to the streets? And how much does freedom mean to them? Gwendolyn Sasse analyzes what makes the societies of Eastern Europe tick.