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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 demonstrated an assault on the country’s sovereignty and future. This pivotal moment followed the 2014 Maidan Revolution, a turning point that anchored Ukraine’s aspirations toward European integration and domestic reform, and Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Ongoing aggression and disinformation campaigns led by its former occupier have continued to challenge Ukraine’s independence and democratic trajectory, as well as broader regional stability. CSIS leads scholarship on the war in Ukraine, how it has changed the landscape of modern geopolitics and warfare, its global impacts, and Ukrainian reconstruction.

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Are the United States and Its Allies Learning Quickly Enough from the War in Ukraine?

Drawing on more than 30 trips to Ukraine and his experience commanding SAG-U and NSATU, LTG (Ret.) Curtis Buzzard argues that the United States and its allies are not learning from the war fast enough—and the side that adapts faster will hold the edge in future conflicts.

Report by Curtis Buzzard — November 13, 2026

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Seth G. Jones

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President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Senior Fellow, Economic Development and Prosperity Program
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Daniel Byman

Director, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program
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Caitlin Welsh

Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
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Emily Harding

Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Alexander Palmer

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Benjamin Jensen

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Who Controls Ukraine’s Starlink Access?

A 100 mph speed limit on Starshield terminals hindered Ukraine’s efforts to intercept Russia’s jet-powered drones. The risk of losing access during an attack gives allies another reason to build their own networks instead of buying service from U.S. companies.

Critical Questions by Clayton Swope, Lauryn Williams, and Alexei Hoffman — November 2, 2026

Russian Roulette

Ukraine's Wartime Reality

Jana Kobzová and Maksym Skypchenko join Max Bergmann to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine, where U.S.-Ukraine relations stand, and what the future of peace negotiations may hold as the war intensifies. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann — October 23, 2026

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Ukraine and South Korea’s Diplomatic Dispute Deepens | State of Play

Victor Cha explains why the diplomatic dispute between South Korea and Ukraine over President Volodymyr Zelensky’s public disclosure that Kyiv had transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul has deepened, and what both sides may want out of it.

Commentary by Victor Cha — October 23, 2026

The Last Line of Defense

Is the U.S. Learning Fast Enough? Lessons from the Ukrainian Front Lines

Host Seth Jones sits down with Lieutenant General (Ret.) Curtis Buzzard, former commander of Security Assistance Group–Ukraine and NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, to discuss what over four years of war in Ukraine reveal about the changing character of combat.

Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones and Curtis Buzzard — October 21, 2026

The Last Line of Defence

How Do the Latest Black Sea Attacks Affect Global Food Security?

For the first time since 2022, attacks on agricultural infrastructure and cargo vessels are limiting grain exports from Russia and Ukraine at the same time. CSIS experts examine the latest attacks, their food-security impacts, and how the Iran war is worsening the crisis.

Critical Questions by Caitlin Welsh, Emma Curtis, and Joseph Glauber — September 11, 2026