UA Historical Encounters: The Heart of Eastern Europe Revisited – A Look at Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Relations, Past-Present-Future
12:15-7:00 PM
The Kosciuszko Foundation
15 E 65th St, New York, NY
The event is free. Registration is required
The Kosciuszko Foundation, the Ukrainian Institute of America, the Center for US-Ukrainian Relations, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, are pleased to invite you to:
“The Heart of Eastern Europe Revisited: A Look at Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Relations, Past-Present-Future”
As a part of UA Historical Encounters Series, this engaging event will explore the rich cultural, historical, and contemporary connections between Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, and their diasporas. Distinguished experts and leaders will share their insights and inspiring meaningful action.
September 21, 2024, 12:15 – 7:00 PM
The Kosciuszko Foundation,
15 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065
We look forward to your participation in this insightful and impactful discussion.
Program Schedule:
12:15 PM: Registration
12:45 PM: A Word of Welcome from the Hosts
1:00 PM: Session One – Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Relations: The Historical Dimension
- Discussion Leader: Frank Sysyn CIUS Jacyk Centre Director & Professor of History, University of Alberta
- Agnia Grigas, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council of the United States
- John Micgiel, Visiting Professor, East Central European Center, University of Warsaw
- Adrian Karatnycky, Author of Battleground Ukraine
2:30 PM: Coffee Break
2:40 PM: Session Two – Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Relations: Divining the Present & Future State of Affairs
- Discussion Leader: Alexander Motyl, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University
- Jan Pieklo, PL Ambassador to UA 2015-2018
- Juozas Kazlas, OSCE Mission Officer to Ukraine 2014-2015
- Ostap Kryvdyk, Director, Ukrainian Strategic Initiative/National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
3:55 PM: Session Three – Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Relations: Divining the Present & Future State of Affairs
- Discussion Leader: Herman Pirchner, President, American Foreign Policy Council
- Bozena Kaminski, Vice President for Polish Affairs, Polish American Congress
- Jon Platakis, President, Lithuanian National Hall of Fame
- Andrew Futey, President, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
5:10 PM: A Final Word on the Matter
- Marek Skulimowski, President, The Kościuszko Foundation
- Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Minister of Defense of Poland 1992-1993 and 1997-2000
5:45 PM-7:00 PM: Post Forum Reception
