What is happening now in Ukraine? Even with all the media coverage on the Russian incursion, there is still much we don't know. Samuel Charap, RAND Senior Political Scientist and former adviser in the Obama administration, William Courtney, Adjunct Senior Fellow at RAND, and John F. Tefft, a retired United States diplomat and Senior Fellow at RAND, will discuss the geopolitical implications for Ukraine and what's next for coalition building, sanctions, diplomatic efforts and the effects on international affairs/relations. Join these speakers and moderator Brooke Wade (YPO Gold British Columbia) to gain insight into Russia's attack on Ukraine and potential future scenarios. Learn more about the conflict's impact on Russia, Europe and the international system. We will look through a broader lens to understand the significance of Russia's actions and how global security will be impacted. Find out how policymakers might respond. Will the West be willing to risk a broader escalation or limit themselves to providing military assistance without further commitments?Explore the recent history of Russia's conflict with Ukraine since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Learn how sanctions and responses from the West might affect the Russian economy and Russian policy.
Discover the geopolitical implications, how the conflict impacts global security and what kind of responses to expect from the West.
Additional Resources: "Samuel Charap considers how Russia's war in Ukraine could escalate" - https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2022/03/10/samuel-charap-considers-how-russias-war-in-ukraine-could-escalate