Join us for a timely and thought-provoking panel exploring the human, military, and humanitarian dimensions of the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Alan Brewer—co-producer of Indications & Warnings, a YouTube series with over 100 episodes on Ukraine, and co-host of Volya Radio—this session brings together experts with firsthand knowledge and deep insight into the ongoing conflict.

Panelists:

• Alan Brewer – Co-producer of Indications & Warnings; Co-host of Volya Radio
• Ben Goldhagen – Filmmaker (The Steel Porcupine, To the Zero Line)
• Chuck Pfarrer – Former Platoon Commander, SEAL Team 6; Special Correspondent, Kyiv Post
• Nathaniel Raymond – Yale School of Public Health, Humanitarian Research Lab

The program will open with brief excerpts from filmmaker Ben Goldhagen’s The Steel Porcupine and To the Zero Line, offering a powerful visual introduction to life on the ground in Ukraine today.

Chuck Pfarrer will provide an overview of the current military landscape, including how Ukraine has adapted and reshaped modern warfare through the rapid development and deployment of drone technology.

Nathaniel Raymond will share findings from his team’s investigation into the systematic abduction of more than 30,000 Ukrainian children, as well as the conditions faced by an estimated 1.5 million children living in occupied regions.

The session will conclude with an opportunity for audience questions and discussion.