The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a tectonic disturbance that had immediate consequences for

people in the region and throughout the world. Most importantly, this war affected people’s lives,
causing pain and loss. This war between Ukraine and Russia has taken the world's politics, economy, and
global market systems by storm, and the diplomatic efforts by world leaders to resolve the crisis have
shown no sign of progress. This current conflict has severely strained U.S.-Russian relations and
increased the risk of a wider European conflict. Tensions are likely to increase between Russia and
neighboring NATO member countries, which would likely involve the United States due to alliance
security commitments. Additionally, the conflict in Ukraine will have broader ramifications for future
cooperation on critical issues like arms control, cybersecurity, nuclear nonproliferation, energy security,
counterterrorism, and political solutions in Syria, Libya, and elsewhere.