The War in Ukraine – An Update from the Front

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Institute of World Politics | Washington

The Institute of World Politics
Publisher/HostThe Institute of World Politics
The War in Ukraine \u2013 An Update from the Front
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IWP Prof. Glenn Corn shares insights from recent travels in Ukraine, offering an on-the-ground update on the ongoing war.
About this Event

We would like to inform you that this event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, has been rescheduled due to an unexpected scheduling conflict with our featured speaker, Professor Glenn Corn.

The event will now take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026. We appreciate your patience as we worked to confirm a new date that ensures the speaker’s full participation and maintains the quality of the program.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you in January.



About the Lecture:

IWP Professor Glenn Corn first-hand insights from his recent travels across Ukraine, includig multiple cities, and sharing updates on the war and its broader implications.



About the Speaker:

A faculty member at The Institute of World Politics and 34-year veteran of the U.S. Intelligence and Foreign Affairs communities, Prof. Glenn Corn served for over 20 years abroad, including tours in Russia, Turkey, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. He also held senior leadership positions within the Intelligence Community in the U.S. and is a graduate of multiple specialized training programs in the fields of Intelligence, Security, Adult Education and Training and Executive Leadership. He is a founding partner of the Strategic Advisory and Consulting firm “Varyag” and Expert contributor to the “Cipher Brief”.

Prof. Corn has a master’s degree in Russian Language and Literature from American University and a bachelor’s degree in Russian Studies from Hofstra University, and he is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Russian Institute. He speaks Russian and Turkish. He also is a faculty member at The Institute of World Politics and teaches courses on Soviet and Russian Intelligence and Security Services, as well as Turkish Foreign Policy and Intelligence.

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The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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