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Calvin College Presents Panel Discussion: ‘Ukraine: The Last Frontier in the Cold War?’
Calvin College Presents Panel Discussion: ‘Ukraine: The Last Frontier in the Cold War?’
Oct 31, 2025 7:20 PM

The rapidly changing events in the Ukraine are causing concern throughout the world. On March 4 at 3 p.m., a panel discussion entitled “Ukraine: The Last Frontier in the Cold War?” will be held at the Calvin College DeVos Communications Center Lobby area in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The panel will feature Todd Huizinga (Senior Research Fellow at the Henry Institute, Acton Institute Fellow, and co-founder of the Transatlantic Christian Council, with expertise on the European Union), Becca McBride (professor of Political Science at Calvin College, with research focus on Russia), and Joel Westra (professor of Political Science at Calvin College, with research focus on international relations and global security issues). Kevin den Dulk (Executive Director of the Henry Institute and professor of Political Science at Calvin College) will serve as the moderator.

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