RAND Research Topic: Europe2024-03-19T03:01:13ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/europe.htmlPathways to Russian Escalation Against NATO from the Ukraine WarBryan Frederick; Samuel Charap; Scott Boston; Stephen J. Flanagan; Michael J. Mazarr; Jennifer D. P. Moroney; Karl P. Muellerhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1971-1.html2022-07-26T07:45:00Z2022-07-26T07:45:00Z<p>The potential for Russia to escalate the ongoing war in Ukraine by attacking a U.S. or allied target is a significant concern. This Perspective identifies four potential escalation pathways and accompanying key considerations for U.S. policymakers.</p>