How Come

In this new episode of How Come, produced in partnership with the Lviv Media Forum during LMF 2026, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with journalist, editor, and Coda Story co-founder and editor-in-chief Natalia Antelava about independent journalism, empathy, and storytelling in a world overwhelmed by war and constant information overload. Originally from Tbilisi, Antelava previo...

In our new episode of How Come, produced in partnership with the Lviv Media Forum during LMF 2026, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with Chris Liu, Vice President of Radio Taiwan International (RTI), journalist, and media expert working at the intersection of democracy, human rights, and countering disinformation. Taiwan is one of the world’s primary targets of both Chinese and R...

In a new episode of How Come, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with historian and writer Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon about Russia’s global narratives, empire, and the politics of race and identity in the context of the war against Ukraine. They discuss how Russia presents itself differently to Western audiences and the Global South, and draw parallels between the contexts of Texas...

In this episode of How Come, Julia Tymoshenko speaks with Marci Shore, a historian of Eastern Europe and Chair in European Intellectual History at the University of Toronto. They discuss how revolutions emerge not only as political events but as deeply personal transformations, and why meaningful change cannot be imposed from the outside. Drawing on her work on Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, Sho...

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament, former Finnish general, and ex-head of military intelligence. They discuss Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the political paralysis inside the EU, and why relying on the United States is no longer a viable strategy. Toveri explains how Russian influence...

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Nicolas Tenzer, a French academic, writer, and senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss how Western democracies perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine. Tenzer reflects on the idea of Russia as a “superpower,” the failure of Western leaders to fully grasp the nature of Russian aggression, and...

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska talks with Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, about how changing US foreign policy is affecting Europe’s security. The discussion focuses on Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats. How Come is a series that ex...

The 1990s in the Balkans were marked by years of brutal wars. Bosnia and Herzegovina was left to pick up the pieces after genocide. While some countries have managed to move beyond their Yugoslav past and join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with other countries in the region, has remained stuck in a cycle where generations change, but historical, ethnic and religious grievances...

Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi to discuss the realities of Afghanistan under de facto Taliban rule. Karimi sheds light on what the return of the regime actually means for Afghan people, the impact on women, and the responsibility of men. How Come is a series where we explore the issues that shape our world, from ideologies, wars, and h...

Welcome to How Come — a new series of in-depth conversations with thinkers, journalists, and witnesses from around the world. Together, we’ll explore the ideas and issues shaping our times and highlight stories that deserve a closer look.