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One Year After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Experts React
We asked nearly 30 RAND experts to highlight takeaways from the first year of Russia's all-out war—and share what they're watching as the conflict in Ukraine grinds on. Here's what they said.
Feb 20, 2023
Commentary
Why Blockading Rather Than Retaking Crimea Might Be Kyiv's Best Option
Ukraine may lack the military capability to retake Crimea from Russia. But Kyiv might still achieve some of its key objectives by blockading the peninsula. New technology may ease this task.
Apr 10, 2023

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Preserving Ukraine's European Choice
The United States and the EU have a strong stake in keeping open a European option for Ukraine. A reorientation of Ukrainian policy back toward Russia would shift the strategic balance in Europe and have a negative impact on the prospects for democratic change on Europe's eastern periphery.
Dec 24, 2013
Commentary
Ukraine's Murky Future
While some see Ukraine choosing between European-style democracy and economic, political, and cultural backwardness in Russia's shadow, the fact is that Ukraine faces a difficult and murky path in any direction. The country is in dire financial straits, needing billions in loans to avoid bankruptcy.
Dec 19, 2013
Commentary
Europe's Ukrainian Test
The EU should conclude the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with Ukraine only if the Yanukovych administration demonstrates clear commitment to European values, write F. Stephen Larrabee and Taras Kuzio.
Jun 30, 2011
Commentary
Ukraine: The Next Crisis?
The Russian invasion of Georgia has sent shock waves throughout the West and the former Soviet space—especially Ukraine. Indeed, Ukraine could be the next potential crisis, writes F. Stephen Larrabee.
Sep 7, 2008
Commentary
Georgia on Their Mind
As NATO heads toward its summit meeting in Bucharest on April 3-4, the question of NATO enlargement — especially whether to give Membership Action Plans, or MAPs, to Georgia and Ukraine — has re-emerged as a contentious issue, writes F. Stephen Larrabee.
Mar 27, 2008
Report
Encouraging Trade and Foreign Direct Investment in Ukraine
Analyzes the foreign trade and investment environment in Ukraine and sets forth policy proposals to foster Ukraine's foreign trade and attract more foreign direct investment.
Aug 22, 2007
Dissertation
Developing a Safety Net for Ukraine
Explores issues of development of social safety nets in countries in transition and looks at whether reducing social security expenditures to stimulate economic growth policy is an effective way to combat poverty in such countries.
Aug 19, 2007
Commentary
In Ukraine, Four Steps to Democracy
In Ukraine, Four Steps to Democracy, in Washingtonpost.com.
Jun 28, 2007
Commentary
Ukraine's New Politics
Published commentary by RAND staff: Ukraine's New Politics, in United Press International.
Apr 8, 2006
Commentary
The Challenge of Ukraine's European Integration
Published commentary by RAND staff: The Challenge of Ukraine's European Integration in United Press International.
Dec 13, 2005
Commentary
How to Help Yushchenko
Published commentary by RAND staff.
May 6, 2005
Commentary
Spreading Democracy in Ukraine
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Feb 15, 2005
Commentary
Western Strategy for Ukraine
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Feb 10, 2005
Commentary
Outside View: Ukraine elections and the West
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Oct 22, 2004
Research Brief
Future Challenges for NATO's Eastern Agenda
RAND Project AIR FORCE identified security challenges that NATO faces in the East in the aftermath of the Prague summit.
Jan 1, 2004
Research Brief
Defense Development: A New Approach to Reforming Defense Sectors in the Developing World
The authors propose making defense a part of the overall development agenda in developing nations and drawing on concepts, methods, and tools used by the international development community to devise a coherent military strategy.
Jan 1, 2004
Commentary
'Old Europe' and the New NATO
When it comes to the defense of core Western values, the record of the new entrants to NATO is encouraging. It suggests that 'Old Europe' may have something to learn from 'New Europe,' writes Stephen Larrabee in an commentary
Feb 18, 2003
Report
NATO’s Eastern Agenda in a New Strategic Era
Examines four critical areas in NATO's changing security agenda: Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic region, Ukraine, and Russia.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Russia and its Neighbors: Integration or Disintegration?
Russia and its Neighbors: Integration or Disintegration?
Jan 1, 2001
Report
Ukraine and the Caspian: An Opportunity for the United States
The author examines the various options for Caspian oil export and argues that the United States should support a pipeline route through Ukraine to Europe.
Jan 1, 2000

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Alyssa Demus

Associate International/Defense Researcher

Alyssa Demus is an associate international/defense researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her research examines Eurasian political and security issues; information warfare and influence campaigns; efforts to counter adversary influence efforts; and perceptions and decisionmaking. Demus is fluent in…
Elina Treyger

Senior Political Scientist

Elina Treyger is a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, and is also a lawyer. Her work at RAND spans topics in three areas of research: (1) homeland security (with a focus on migration, immigration enforcement, and dis- & misinformation); (2) national security and defense (with a…

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