Events

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has ended the post-Cold War era and ushered in a new era. Dr. Rabil has argued that although Russian President Vladimir Putin made a strategic blunder invading Ukraine, the invasion has provoked an international realignment of forces. This realignment has created three camps: A Western camp, led by NATO countries; an Eastern camp, led by Russia and China; and a neutral camp, led by countries opposing the war but unwilling to sanction Russia or China. Underestimated thus far by Washington, this realignment of forces has affected U.S. National Security. Washington can no longer rely on some of its former allies when its need to sustain its global leadership and support its foreign policy priorities have come under internal and external stress. In this special lecture series, Dr. Rabil will probe several foreign policy areas where American foreign policy needs to be reevaluated. This 4-week event is also available virtually.