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This seminar offered an in-depth reading of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that broke out in February 2022, exploring the geopolitical, historical and humanitarian dimensions of this major crisis. It highlighted the continuing tensions between Russia and the West, while questioning the real stakes involved in Crimea, regional security and the role of OTAN.
Discussions also highlighted the unprecedented humanitarian impact, with over 6.5 million Ukrainians displaced, and the unprecedented way in which Europe has reacted, raising questions about differential treatment in a migratory context.
Finally, the seminar revisited the shared historical roots of Russia and Ukraine, and analyzed how this conflict is redefining international balances in the post-Trump era, in a world in search of stability.
Biography
Catherine Wihtol de Wenden, Director of Research Emeritus at the CNRS (attached to the CERI – Centre de recherches internationales de Sciences Po Paris), is a political scientist recognized internationally for her pioneering work on migration. Born in Soissons on June 6, 1950, she is a graduate of the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris and holds a doctorate in political science.
Since the 1970s, she has tirelessly explored migration issues through the prism of public policy, rights, citizenship and social dynamics on a European and global scale. She has directed numerous research projects on remittances, police discrimination, immigration in military environments, and new forms of citizenship for immigrant populations.
A prolificauthor, she has published over thirty books, including Should We Open the Borders?, Atlas of migrations (several editions), and The Migration Question in the 21st Century, translated into several languages. She has also contributed to the popularization of knowledge through conferences, teaching at Sciences Po Paris, and a MOOC on international migration.
An expert with organizations such as the OCDE, the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the UNHCR, she has also been a member of numerous scientific and ethical committees. She has directed over 25 theses, led ambitious research programs and taught internationally, notably at La Sapienza (Rome) and LUISS.
His contributions have been recognized by several awards: Knight of the Legion of Honor, Officer of the National Order of Merit, CNRS Medal of Honor, and several prizes for his books.
Catherine Wihtol de Wenden is a leading voice in the debate on migration and citizenship in the contemporary world, working for a more detailed and humane understanding of population movements.
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