“The Right to Freedom: State-driven Institutionalization of Decolonization Through Memory Politics in Ukraine (2022–2024)”
Journal: Global Studies Quarterly
Year: 2025

Abstract Ukraine’s pursuit of decolonization following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 represents a critical turning point in redefining the country’s identity and geopolitical positioning. This article examines how the Ukrainian state, after February 24 of 2022, has actively institutionalized decolonization through memory politics as both a survival strategy and a means of fostering international decolonial solidarity. While domestically, decolonization serves as a mechanism for national r