How Come is a series where we explore the issues that shape our world, from ideologies, wars, and human rights to information manipulation and the overlooked contexts behind global events. We conduct in-depth interviews with people from around the world and take a closer look at the stories we find especially important.
Ukrainian strategic communications expert, media editor and civil society advocate. Prior to becoming a Contributing Editor, she served as Editor-in-Chief of Ukraїner International for over 3 years. She is also a co-founder of a StratCom NGO PR Army.
How Come offers fresh perspectives and asks questions that are often missing from today’s polarised media landscape — this time through the lens of Ukraine. As a country on the frontline of history, Ukraine is living through a war that forces us to rethink ideas many once considered settled: colonialism, democracy, security, disinformation, human rights and international law.
In this episode, Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament and European security expert joins Anastasiia Marushevska to discuss EU geopolitics, information warfare, and transatlantic ties.
He also reflects on Finland’s approach to national security, the importance of societal resilience, and the conditions necessary for ensuring long-term stability on the continent.
In this episode, Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament and European security expert joins Anastasiia Marushevska to discuss EU geopolitics, information warfare, and transatlantic ties.
He also reflects on Finland’s approach to national security, the importance of societal resilience, and the conditions necessary for ensuring long-term stability on the continent.
In this episode, we sat 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 the moral dilemmas that determine political decisions during wartime.
In this episode, we sat 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 the moral dilemmas that determine political decisions during wartime.
How does the 2026 shift in U.S. foreign policy replace global strategy with populist performance across conflicts from Venezuela to Ukraine?
With Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, we talk about Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats.
How does the 2026 shift in U.S. foreign policy replace global strategy with populist performance across conflicts from Venezuela to Ukraine?
With Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, we talk about Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats.
From paramilitary training in Bosnia to influence campaigns in Paris, we explore how Russia uses the Balkans as a blueprint for its operations across Europe.
Leila Bičakčić, Director of the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses the long-term impact of the Dayton Agreement, Russian regional threats, and the systemic origins of corruption.
From paramilitary training in Bosnia to influence campaigns in Paris, we explore how Russia uses the Balkans as a blueprint for its operations across Europe.
Leila Bičakčić, Director of the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses the long-term impact of the Dayton Agreement, Russian regional threats, and the systemic origins of corruption.
The Taliban has launched a post-2021 media campaign to rebrand Afghanistan for Western tourists. We explore whether this curated image conceals ongoing human rights abuses.
Journalist Shafi Karimi joins Anastasiia Marushevska to explore the human cost of the Taliban’s return, the loss of women’s rights, and the role of men under the current regime.
The Taliban has launched a post-2021 media campaign to rebrand Afghanistan for Western tourists. We explore whether this curated image conceals ongoing human rights abuses.
Journalist Shafi Karimi joins Anastasiia Marushevska to explore the human cost of the Taliban’s return, the loss of women’s rights, and the role of men under the current regime.
We host open conversations with a wide range of voices. The opinions expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect our views.
