Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent geopolitical shockwaves across the globe. To understand better what lies behind the distressing scenes of destruction, we speak with 3 key experts who help us unravel the historical roots of the crisis: Belarusian Nobel prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich, French economic theorist and policy advisor to successive French presidents Jacques Attali, and American political scientist Ian Bremmer. Guided by their insights, we search for clues to help predict how events might unfold.