Putin’s on the brink
In less than six months, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of choice has had catastrophic consequences — for Russia itself.
In less than six months, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of choice has had catastrophic consequences — for Russia itself.
Though there has been a significant global increase in focus on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion by Russian forces, AFPC has been deeply invested in Ukrainian affairs for years, as displayed throughout the following images.
As the Ukraine war drags on, the case for a new Russian leader becomes increasingly compelling.
This history begs the question: What level of risk on the part of current Russian President Vladimir Putin is acceptable to the elites whose collective support is central to his continued rule?
The United States, and its allies and partners, have an opportunity in Ukraine to demonstrate their commitment to the existing international order, and thereby to deter potential aggressors long before military force is required.