Mark Galeotti in Potsdam: Reading and Lecture on Russia's War against Ukraine
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Mark Galeotti in Potsdam: An evening about power, history, and the logic of war
The evening lecture Autocracy vs. Technocracy: explaining the Ukraine war through Russian politics and history brings one of the most incisive voices of Russian analysis to Potsdam on June 23, 2026. Dr. Mark Galeotti opens an analytical view at the Center for Military History and Social Sciences of the Bundeswehr on political structures, historical continuities, and security policy mindsets that shape the war against Ukraine.
Between Military History and Contemporary Analysis
Galeotti combines scientific expertise with clear language. His works on Russian security culture, intelligence services, and strategic culture have been part of the international discourse for years. This is where the special quality of this lecture lies: it contextualizes the war not in isolation but as the result of long-term political and historical developments.
An evening with discussion and public framing
Following the lecture, there will be a conversation with Prof. Dr. Gwendolyn Sasse from the Center for East European and International Studies. The announced open discussion allows space for questions from the audience and makes the evening a dense moment of literary and political insight. Those seeking informed contextualization rather than buzzwords will experience an author encounter with high intellectual tension.
Reading atmosphere in the historic setting of Villa Ingenheim
The venue is Villa Ingenheim at Zeppelinstrasse 127/128, a historic location in western Potsdam. The combination of historical architecture, scientific institutions, and current debate creates an atmosphere where historical perspectives and the present directly intersect. The evening promises not just a lecture format, but a concentrated literary experience in an expanded sense: language, analysis, and political interpretation enter into direct dialogue.
Program, Language, and Framework
Doors open at 4:45 PM, the lecture begins at 5:45 PM, and the event ends at 8:00 PM with a standing reception. The language of the event is English. Admission is free, but registration is required by June 18, 2026. Thus, the event is aimed at an audience that appreciates geopolitical contexts, expertise on Russia, and historical depth.
Conclusion
This evening in Potsdam offers much more than a political lecture. It opens a precise view of the mechanics of power, military, and history and clarifies why the question of Ukraine is hardly comprehensible without the Russian political culture. Those who experience such evenings live not only take knowledge with them but also the rare experience of genuine intellectual condensation.
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