A Kremlin-controlled Ukraine would transform Europe.
Essays in Foreign Affairs explore the Ukraine-Russia conflict—and consider what comes next.
Why Moscow Would Use Overwhelming Force Against Ukraine
What War in Ukraine Would Look Like—and How America Should Respond
No Russian Invasion Can Undo Ukrainian Nationhood
How the West Can Still Protect Kyiv
Russia Seeks to Stop NATO’s Expansion, Not to Annex More Territory
What Xi Gains—and Loses—From Backing Putin
Saber Rattling Strengthens NATO
Why Moscow Will Be a Persistent Power
NATO and the EU Should Treat It That Way
The Alliance Is Too Big—and Too Provocative—for Its Own Good
Despite the Russian Buildup, the Status Quo Still Serves Both Sides
Where American Illusions and Great-Power Politics Collide