War in Ukraine

What We Know and What We’re Doing About the War in Ukraine

Institute experts and programs offer insight and context as the conflict wears on.

People at Ukrainian protest by White House

Winter Is Here: Defense and Security in a Europe at War

Leaders from Finland, Sweden, Poland, and Germany discuss the future of Europe and the world.

Cyber Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine

Leading experts discuss how the war in Ukraine has unfolded.

The Future of a Free Press in Central and Eastern Europe

How can private media withstand efforts to suppress their reach and attain sustainability?

Ukrainian Mayors Discuss the Impact of War on Their Cities

Faced with the challenges before them, they also discuss how they plan on moving forward and rebuilding.

Closing Fireside Chat with Jake Sullivan

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan talks about how Putin’s invasion has gone wrong.

The Fog of War: How Do You Know What to Believe

We speak to those on the front line of examining the variety of images and videos and the experts on the tactics to win hearts and minds as we explore the very nature of trust in this new era.

A Hero Amongst Us: An Interview with the President of Ukraine

President of Ukraine makes sense of this war, attempts to detangle Putin’s motivations, and predicts what’s to come.

A Firsthand Report of Ukrainian Suffering and Resolve

Yuliya Tychtivska talks about her experiences, emotions, and activities, as well as those of her colleagues, friends, and family.

Aspen Ideas: Health Closing Session Conversation with Pavlo Kovtoniuk

A conversation with Pavlo Kovtoniuk, co-founder of the Ukrainian Healthcare Center (UHC), an independent health policy think tank based in Kyiv, Ukraine.