Ideas
We belive that only society open to new knowledge can be successful in the modern world. That is why we share the most valuable ideas and senses that were born in the Aspen community and invite everybody to develop and distribute them further.
Our panel discussion at the Book Arsenal this year focused on reading as an essential intellectual tool in an age of snap decisions and instant reactions, and its role in shaping leaders. The dialogue featured Olesya Ostrovska-Lyuta, Director General of Mystetskyi Arsenal; Anton Drobovych, philosopher and Head of the Human Rights and Memorialization Centre at …
Material on the Lb.ua War fosters a reactive approach to solving problems. But for strategic victory, that alone is not enough. To endure, it is essential to think about the future — to build ourselves, our communities, and the country through long-term decisions. The Ukrainian Action Forum took place in Ivano-Frankivsk for the second time. …
The speakers paid special attention to the development of the defence sector and the role of private actors in this process. In a media partnership The second Ukrainian Action Forum was held in Ivano-Frankivsk. It was organized by the Aspen Institute Kyiv and Promprylad. Co-organizers included Blago and Yehor Grebennikov. One of the panel discussions …
Material on the Lb.ua. The Aspen Institute Kyiv and Promprylad hosted the second Ukrainian Action Forum in Ivano-Frankivsk. Co-organizers included the Blago company and Yehor Grebennikov. In partnership with Khartiya Hub, the Forum featured a panel discussion with Oksana Syroyid, junior lieutenant of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Khartiya”. Denis Poltavets, …
Speakers dedicated special attention to fears that often become the driving force behind major creative decisions. Published in media partnership The Ukrainian Action Forum was held for the second time in Ivano-Frankivsk. It was organized by The Aspen Institute Kyiv and Promprylad, with co-organizers Yehor Grebennykov and the company Blago. As part of the Forum, …
Published on Ekonomichna Pravda Nine steps to enhance the potential of Ukrainian manufacturing The global world, once promising a win-win outcome for all, has failed to live up to overly optimistic expectations. It turned out that once certain players gained an advantage, they fiercely guarded it, keeping competitors far from the top. At first glance, …
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale aggression, it has become clear that the old notions of the relationship between the state and its citizens need rethinking. What is commonly referred to as the “social contract” — a formal or informal agreement regarding the distribution of responsibilities and rights between the state and society — had …
Based on the thesis of the speech at the annual meeting of the Aspen Institute Kyiv seminar alumni, the Aspen Reunion December 14, 2024 Reality is a familiar term. We use this word when we want to emphasize something tangible that is true. When we say “he or she is doing a real thing,” we …
On September 30, the Aspen Institute Kyiv and the Science & Society Program of the Aspen Institute (USA) held an online dialogue titled “Navigating the infodemic: Science in the post-truth era.” Leading Ukrainian and international experts discussed the current state of the fight against science denial, propaganda, and infodemic as it is in Ukraine. The …
The Aspen Institute Kyiv actively cooperates with partners of the international Aspen Institute network to maintain a leadership dialogue to support Ukraine. Notably, over the 2.5 years of full-scale war, we have strengthened our relations with our Italian colleagues. Starting with the meetings between Italian and Ukrainian leaders when our alumni were connecting from shelters …