Causes and Consequences of Russia’s Year of War in Ukraine

Wednesday, Feb. 22 // 12–1:30 pm (ET)

On February 24, 2022 Russia began its full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Fighting has continued over the past year, along with brutal reports of missile strikes on civilian targets, forced deportation, and other atrocities, as well as Russia’s attempts to claim several Ukrainian territories.

The Wilson Center will mark one year of the invasion with a discussion reflecting on the early days of the war, Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian regions, and what transitional justice may look like when the fighting stops, featuring remarks from Amb. John Sullivan, Dr. Olena Lennon, and Kennan Institute Director William Pomeranz.

Still To Come This Week

Putting Peru Back Together

Tuesday, Feb. 21 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Please join the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program for a conversation on the Peruvian crisis featuring former President of Peru Francisco Sagasti and former President of Colombia Iván Duque.

Greening BRI Governance in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Beyond

Wednesday, Feb. 22 // 9–10:30 am (ET)

At this panel, speakers will unpack some of the opportunities and obstacles Chinese and BRI host governments, businesses and civil society groups face in greening Chinese overseas investments.

Launch of Baroness Cathy Ashton’s New Book: “And Then What?: Inside Stories of 21st-Century Diplomacy”

Thursday, Feb. 23 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

During her distinguished career, Baroness Ashton served as the European Union’s first high representative for foreign affairs and security, and the first female European Union commissioner for trade. In conversation with Ambassador Philip Reeker and Global Europe Program Director, Robin Quinville, Baroness Ashton will share insights and anecdotes from her new book. And Then What? offers a unique vantage point into how modern diplomacy works, looking at the tools needed to address the challenges facing Europe and the world.