PROFESSOR MICHAEL C. KIMMAGE THE RUSSIA – UKRAINE SITUATION AND THE POST WAR INTERNATIONAL ORDER

Russia invaded Ukraine more than three years ago.  Despite heavy losses and massive destruction, intense fighting continues.  European allies and the United States have supported Ukraine with weapons, intelligence, and sanctions against Russia.  At this time, however, it is unclear whether the Europeans and the United States will continue to support Ukraine at the same level as past years.  The conflict has led to improving relations among Russia, China, and North Korea among others and at the same time growing pressures on the post war international rules-based system.   

We are pleased to welcome back our speaker who is well qualified to address this situation.  A specialist in the history of the Cold War, in twentieth-century U.S. diplomatic and intellectual history and in U.S.-Russian relations. Michael Kimmage was named as the Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute early this year. Prior to joining the Kennan Institute, Michael Kimmage was a…