About Z Empire Unmasked: War in the Heart of a Fracturing World
Z Empire Unmasked: War in the Heart of a Fracturing World is a timely and incisive examination of Russia’s revisionist imperial strategy, characterised by aggressive and borderless expansion through a hybrid warfare strategy, which has ruptured the liberal international order. This geostrategy has taken its most overt manifestation in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Written by Ukrainian New Zealander Kyrylo Cyril Kutcher, this work combines historical context, geopolitical theory, and contemporary analysis to illuminate the roots, patterns, and predictable, recurrent consequences of Russia’s aggression in Europe — for both those directly affected and the wider world. The book comprises a curated selection of previously published essays and speeches, alongside new commentary and analysis.
Through a thematic progression of essays, some accompanied by maps, the author synthesises theoretical and philosophical perspectives on contemporary international problems, historical research, strategic analysis, and firsthand accounts from those experiencing the war to reveal its enduring, pivotal implications for global peace and justice. Bridging academia, policy, and public understanding, this book offers accessible briefings for policymakers, educators, researchers, and globally engaged readers. It is an essential resource for understanding the largest war on the European continent in the 21st century and why its outcome holds global significance.
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Author Bio:
Kyrylo Cyril Kutcher writes to help readers understand why Ukraine’s fight is not just regional but a turning point for the world. A Ukrainian New Zealander, he holds a Politics and International Relations degree from Massey University and an MSc from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, Cyril turned sleepless nights into purpose — supporting friends, then explaining the war’s stakes through writing and public advocacy. He co-created the Ukraine: The Cost of Freedom exhibition at Auckland War Memorial Museum and contributes to outlets including New Zealand International Review, Line of Defence, Australian Outlook, Geopolitical Monitor, and Ukraїner.