“A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a catastrophe—for Russia, Ukraine, and the rest of Europe. It would destabilize the European security order and the global geopolitical situation more generally. But until recently, at least, Putin appears to have felt that he is in control of the consequences, and that they could work in his favor. That’s why it is essential to shape the strategic environment in which diplomatic efforts take place by pulling back the curtain on what will happen if Russia attacks,” argues Thomas Wright.
On the latest episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Andre Perry discusses a new partnership between Brookings and the NAACP that focuses on the strengths and assets of Black majority cities that are worthy of increased investment.
What is Taiwanese identity? How does Chinese culture fit into it? Using their recent survey data, Shelley Rigger, Lev Nachman, Chit Wai John Mok, and Nathan Kar Ming Chan discuss these questions and how they may factor into ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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