Baroness Catherine Ashton

Robert Litwak

In this multi-media feature, Robert Litwak, senior vice president and director of international security studies at the Wilson Center, speaks with Baroness Catherine Ashton, who served as the European Union's first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy from 2009 to 2014. Together, they explore the cascading effects of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, with a focus on the quickly evolving geopolitical landscape.  

In this multi-media feature, Robert Litwak, senior vice president and director of international security studies at the Wilson Centers, speaks with Baroness Catherine Ashton, who served as the European Union's first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy from 2009 to 2014. Together, they explore the cascading effects of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, with a focus on the quickly evolving geopolitical landscape.

In this multi-media feature, Robert Litwak speaks with Baroness Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Together, they explore the cascading effects of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, with a focus on the quickly evolving geopolitical landscape.

A New Security Architecture

William E. Pomeranz

Kennan Institute Director William Pomeranz examines the challenges Putin faces in unifying Russia while increasingly ostracized by regional and global governing bodies. 

Putin's Imperial Dream

Putin’s Imperial Dream 

The world has shifted dramatically since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. As we sit on the hinge of history, our summer 2022 issue examines the ever-widening impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. With features covering a range of topics—from European security to world resources to mental health and more—we asked some of the nation's most experienced and respected foreign policy experts to share their thoughts on the biggest lessons and insights thus far. 

As we sit on the hinge of history, our summer 2022 issue examines the ever-widening impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. We asked some of the nation's most experienced and respected foreign policy experts to share their thoughts on the biggest lessons and insights thus far. Read more.

Lifting the Fog of War

Bruce Jentleson examines sanction's role in ending the war, the broader ripples, and future lessons.

With the sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine moving into their sixth month, three main questions are increasingly being asked: How effective are the sanctions in pressuring Russia to end the war? What are their broader global ripple effects? What lessons do they carry for other uses of sanctions? Bruce Jentleson explains.

Russia-Ukraine Sanctions

In this interactive feature, we explores the cascading impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war on food, energy, and mineral supplies.


The Urgency of Opportunity

This photo essay by photojournalist Wil Sands shows in words and pictures the  complexities of Europe's disparate approach to families fleeing crisis. 

Weapons of a Hybrid War

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 unleashed a full-scale war with effects far outside Europe. At risk of becoming the longest warfare in the region since World War II, it has already shifted international relations and security approaches globally. With Russia an important player in global energy markets, the war may have severe and long-term repercussions for global energy relations and national energy policies. Here, are some likely scenarios.

Russia's Energy Future

Russia’s Energy Future

Two aid workers from International Medical Corps provide a close up look at how Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports is affecting those already experiencing hunger.

Horn of Africa Tips Closer to Famine

Sarah B. Barnes speaks with Dr. Henia Dakkak, head of Policy and Liaison Unit, Humanitarian Unit, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), who is currently living in Moldova to support relief from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. They examine the lasting effects of conflict, trauma, and displacement on the health of Ukrainian women and girls. 

Mental, Maternal, and Newborn Health

For countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, which are experiencing a depreciation of their local currency, adapting to new world market prices is proving to be even more complicated. Our reporter examines how disrupted food supplies in the Middle East are exacerbating food insecurity, in Beirut and beyond.

Our reporter examines how disrupted food supplies in the Middle East are exacerbating food insecurity, in Beirut and beyond.

Disrupted Food Supplies in the Middle East

Writer Michelle Young reports on efforts to save Ukraine’s artwork, provides insightful context from similar efforts during WWII, and examines a new concern in the world of art and information during war: digital libraries and archives.

Saving the Artwork of Ukraine

From fiery speeches to movie reels to TikTok, propaganda is a critical part of war. It is used to motivate citizens, glorify soldiers, justify military action, and win support from global allies. The war in Ukraine highlights both Russia turning its long-term grievances into open conflict as well as the limits of information warfare.

Putin's New Propaganda Battle

Putin’s New Propaganda Battle

Jill Dougherty talks with Russian journalists who have fled their home country; they share stories of their personal journeys, professional shifts, and reflect on the future of Russia.