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War is not limited just to the battlefield. There are many threats, particularly in cyberspace. As part of expanding international cooperation with the Aspen Institute network, Victor Zhora, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, “Responsible Leadership” — 24 seminar alumni, participated in the DIGITALIZATION podcast. …
On September 14, the USAID Cybersecurity Activity project (USAID Cybersecurity Activity), in partnership with Aspen Institute Kyiv, will organize a Dialogue «Nurturing a Collaborative Cybersecurity Ecosystem in Ukraine». The aim of the Dialogue is to foster the development of the cybersecurity ecosystem in Ukraine during wartime by facilitating collaboration and exploring potential joint initiatives among …
On September 3, Aspen community members met with Chairperson of the Aspen Institute Kyiv Supervisory Board Natalie Jaresko. During the meeting, participants discussed Ukraine’s position in the global political landscape in the context of Western European countries and the USA and concerning Eastern Asian, Latin American, and African nations. Special attention was given to international …
On August 30, the Aspen Institute Kyiv held a moderator’s meeting. Moderators play a vital role in ensuring the observance of rules and regulations during events, setting the tone of dialogues, and guiding discussions constructively. Moderators do not interfere in discussions but serve as intermediaries between participants with varying experiences, perspectives, and opinions. During the …
Aspen Institute Kyiv invites an Operations Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the Institute’s organizational support, financial activities, and reporting. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of budget plans, expense reports, and work completion reports within project budgets. Managing grant reporting. Managing financial and accounting components of projects. Participation in the audit …
On 18-21 July, the Aspen Institute (USA) organized the Aspen Security Forum in the United States, and during this event was organized a panel discussion titled “What is next for Ukraine?”. The global community is pooling efforts to support Ukraine and stand in solidarity in the struggle against Russian aggression and the disregard for international …
On July 29-30, 2023, the Aspen Institute Kyiv held a club seminar on “Social Divides and Solidarity in Contemporary and Future Ukraine.” Over two days, participants reflected on issues of solidarity at both the local and global levels. Participants noted that a crisis could occur without a sufficient level of solidarity in society, leading to …
How can we revive the economy, strengthen security, including energy security, advance education, and develop the country as a whole? What are the defining characteristics of modern Ukrainians? What is Ukrainian identity, and how does it influence self-identification? What are the strategies for maintaining internal resilience, and how can we amplify it during the war, …
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the 14th annual Aspen Security Forum, with CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria moderating the conversation. The Aspen Institute (USA) organized this interview with the Aspen Institute Kyiv. Key topics of President Zelensky’s speech: Ukraine is making efforts to unblock the operation of the grain corridor, which is crucial for …
Business revival through inter-sectoral collaboration, precise planning, and the development of local identity. Since 2017, the Ideas Festival has been held in Odesa, bringing together theorists and practitioners to seek solutions to current challenges. However, due to the security situation, Aspen Institute Kyiv and Impact Hub Odessa, and its co-founder Yegor Grebennikov found a new …