62. ANALYSIS: Matthew Light on post-Soviet states and the Ukraine conflict - trajectories of post-Soviet states, the Baltics, Kazhakstan, Russian-speaking populations, NATO’s role and more

This was an extensive, in-depth and informative discussion with Matthew Light, Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto, expert on post-Soviet states.

Matthew outlines the different trajectories of post-Soviet states, Kazhakstan's refusal to support recognition of Russian-backed regions in Ukraine as sovereign territories, the approach and position of the Baltic states, the legacy and dynamics of Russian speaking populations, and NATO's role in regards to post-Soviet states. 

Matthew Light on the post-Soviet region

Matthew Light on migration from former Soviet states

Follow Matthew Light on twitter: @mattlightcrim

For episode updates follow on twitter: @jessicagenauer

I can also be reached at updatefromkyiv@gmail.com or jessica.genauer@flinders.edu.au 

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