A Better Future for Ukraine and Its Partners

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Program

On July 11-12, NATO leaders will gather in Vilnius, Lithuania, for a historic NATO summit to agree on steps to further strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defense, as well as its continued support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's ongoing invasion. Security arrangements will be vital to the recovery of Ukraine, so the outcomes from this historic meeting will play a significant role in shaping Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.

Please join the RAND National Security Research Division on July 17, 9:30 am Eastern, for an in-person program on post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.

Former President of the World Bank Group Robert Zoellick, former Ukraine Minister of Finance Natalie Jaresko, and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and Lt. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.) Douglas Lute will speak on a panel discussion about reconstruction and security planning in Ukraine. Charles P. Ries, RAND Senior Fellow and former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, will moderate the event; and Barry Pavel, Vice President and Director, RAND National Security Research Division, will provide introductory and closing remarks.

The program will begin with a brief presentation by RAND researchers Gabrielle Tarini and Howard J. Shatz, co-authors with Ries and the late RAND Senior Fellow Amb. (Ret.) James Dobbins, of the recent report, Reconstructing Ukraine: Creating a Freer, More Prosperous, and Secure Future. The report places Ukraine reconstruction in the context of Europe’s 75-year record of recovery and reintegration and draws relevant lessons from post-war rebuilding efforts in Western Europe after WWII, Central and Eastern Europe after the Cold War, and the Western Balkans after the violent break-up of Yugoslavia.

About NSRD

The RAND National Security Research Division (NSRD) is an international pacesetter in defense research and analysis. To help world leaders overcome seemingly intractable security challenges and manage complex defense institutions, NSRD builds multidisciplinary teams who bring to the table unique perspectives, extensive experience, and diverse skill sets. Our research is objective, fact-based, and data-driven. Everything we produce stands up to the highest level of scrutiny, is carefully peer-reviewed, is technically sound, and provides useful, viable solutions. NSRD conducts research and analysis for the U.S. government, U.S. allies, and private foundations. The division operates the National Defense Research Institute (NDRI), a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC).

Contact

Please register to attend. Contact Katrina Doss-Owens with questions about the event.