Ukraine & Russia

Overview

The war in Ukraine underscores the deep links between development, deterrence, and democratic strength. From disrupted supply chains to the defense of sovereignty, the conflict challenges global systems. The Institute assesses its implications for economic resilience, institutional trust, and the credibility of collective action.

Strategic Question 

Will the international response to Russia’s war produce a durable model for resilience, reconstruction, and democratic alignment—while deterring further aggression?

Featured

Strategic Competition in the Second Trump Administration

The strategic competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) emerged prominently during Donald Trump’s first administration. Policies such as tariffs and trade restrictions, initially implemented under Trump, were subsequently maintained and expanded under Joe Biden’s administration. Now, as the makeup of the second Trump Administration takes shape and following the […]

Learn More

America’s AI Strategy: Playing Defense While China Plays to Win

America is making a critical mistake in its AI strategy—it is overreaching in playing defense but doing the opposite in playing offense. While Washington is busy building regulatory walls to restrict access to AI compute power (a term encompassing computational resources used to train and run AI models), China is circumventing these barriers and strategically developing asymmetric advantages. […]

Learn More