Hare Comments on Ukraine and the Prospect of Nuclear War
“A nuclear exchange…if it did not bring about civilization’s end, would make him a pariah not just to the world’s democracies but also to China.”
Miller Discusses Asian Countries’ Response to Invasion of Ukraine
“Smaller Asian countries don’t want is to have two blocs: the U.S. and Western countries as well as Japan and Korea in one bloc; and Russia, and perhaps even China, in one bloc, which would then really have echoes of the Cold War.”
Shifrinson Offers Clarity on Post-Cold War NATO-Russia Agreement
“There is a legitimate point to say that the U.S. offered assurances to the Soviets that NATO would do something, but that is not the same thing as saying NATO offered an agreement.”
Shifrinson Interviewed on Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In discussing the international response to the invasion, Professor Shifrinson noted how Europe has come together in opposition to Russia and shown unity in a way previously unimagined.
Hare Provides Insight Into Putin’s Nuclear Escalation
Ambassador Hare argues that Putin’s real goal is to “swallow Ukraine” and restore the historical power of imperial Russia, “not to bring the world to nuclear war.”
Pardee School Faculty Comment on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, the Pardee School asked its faculty of leading international affairs scholars and practitioners to share their thoughts on how they believe the leaders of the world – particularly Russia and the U.S. – should act.
Garčević and Lukes Provide Perspective on Unfolding Crisis in Ukraine
Ambassador Garčević and Professor Lukes spoke with “BU Today” about the stunning developments in Ukraine, Russia’s military encroachment, and the ensuing global response.
Najam Discusses Impact Russian Invasion of Ukraine Has on Global Order
“My sort of sense is what we are seeing is a rearrangement of the world order. I don’t know where it is going, but I do know, I’m fairly convinced, that the world order is shifting before our eyes.”
Lukes Discusses Global Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
“Whatever happens to Ukraine, life will continue in Kansas and California and New York and Florida. But it could be gradually a very different kind of life.”
Lukes Interviewed on Ukraine Crisis and Long-Term Solutions
Professor Lukes argues that the search for global domination is something that serves Putin’s ego, but does not help the Russian people.
Miller Publishes Op-Ed on India’s Nonalignment Amid Crisis in Ukraine
“New Delhi is uniquely positioned not just to shore up its own geopolitical position but also to prevent a deeply destabilizing and extremely violent conflict. India’s alternative, trying to avoid the crisis in order to maintain ‘strategic autonomy,’ won’t wash.”
Shifrinson Co-Authors Op-Ed on Global Crisis Generation
“Highly committed states, however weak, will do what they need to do to be heard and to be taken seriously when the stakes for them are perceived to be high, even existential.”
CSE Hosts Lecture on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Why has Russia amassed troops around Ukraine? Why the threat of an invasion? Are there other ways to achieve objectives? How will this conflict end? Professor Olena Lennon of the University of New Haven addresses these and other questions on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Najam Discusses Great Power Tensions Over Ukraine
Both President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin are products of the Cold War, and as Dean Najam notes, this shared heritage of Cold War calculations is at the heart of the current tensions over Ukraine.
Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s Silence on Ukraine Crisis
By trying to play “a neutral role” in the crisis in Ukraine, Ambassador Garčević believes that Montenegro is sending the wrong signal to its partners in the European Union and NATO.
Pardee School Alumna Discusses Importance of Independent Journalism in Ukraine
When the highly respected Kyiv Post was shuttered in late 2021, members of the editorial staff – including Pardee alumna Elina Kent – launched their own news site.
Garčević Comments on Russian Influence in Croatia
While there are no signs of Russian direct influence in Croatia, Ambassador Garčević argues there are some reasons why a Croatian politician might take positions pleasing to Putin and his officials.
Najam Interviewed on Ukraine Crisis and U.S. Response
“This conflict comes when for Biden’s domestic problems are much more important than international ones. The country is divided, the pandemic is not over yet, and high levels of inflation are worrying.”
Shifrinson Comments on NATO Enlargement and Ukraine Crisis
Historically, NATO enlargement, “was a way of incentivizing liberalization in countries that had been in the Communist bloc, showing that the US still has a mission in Europe, and a way of the US projecting power and checking alternative systems like the European Union.”
Garčević Interviewed on Developments in Ukraine
Ambassador Garčević outlines how Moscow uses Ukraine as a bargaining chip in its relations with the West, highlighting that the current build-up of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border may be an attempt to force the West to take Russia’s security demands seriously.