Exploring the Ripple Effects on the War and Global Alliances

Description

This event will examine the consequences of the recent U.S. decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine. Discussions will be focused on the geopolitical shifts, defense capabilities, and humanitarian consequences triggered by this policy change. The panel will analyze the international implications for global coalitions and the balance of power in Eastern Europe.

Speakers

Michael Slobodchikoff

Professor and Director of the Center for Eastern and Central European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies , Troy University

Margaret E Kosal

Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Angela Brintlinger

Director of the Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, Ohio State University

Andreas Raspotnik

Director of the High North Center for Business and Governance , Nord University

Marichka Varenikova

Journalist , The New York Times

Guided Questions

Michael Slobodchikoff

Given your expertise in Russian foreign policy and great power conflict, how do you interpret Russia's strategic response to the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine? In your view, how does this shift impact the broader landscape of great power rivalry and regional influence?

Margaret E Kosal

Based on your background in weapons of mass destruction and nuclear risk, how should the international community assess the evolving threat landscape around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant—particularly in the context of diminished U.S. support to Ukraine and shifting global security priorities?

Angela Brintlinger

With increasing federal pressures on universities that may impact diversity and inclusivity, particularly for immigrant and foreign students, how can institutions protect and strengthen foreign language and area studies programs, ensuring they remain vital resources for cultural understanding and conflict-resolution efforts?

Marichka Varenikova

Having closely followed and reported on wartime technological innovations, from drones to advanced surveillance systems, reshaping the conflict on the ground. Given the withdrawal of U.S. support, how might this impact ongoing developments and deployment of these new technologies, and what strategies could Ukraine adopt to sustain innovation independently?

Andreas Raspotnik

Given your background in European Arctic policy and your work at institutions like the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, how has the war in Ukraine reshaped the EU’s approach to sustainable development and strategic engagement in the Arctic—especially in terms of energy policy, regional security, and cooperation frameworks?