Introduction: Russia, Ukraine, and the West: Looking to the Future

Abstract

In this collection of essays, eight distinguished scholars, many with deep and personal knowledge of both Russia and Ukraine assess the impact of current events on long term relations between Ukraine, Russia, and the West. Since the issues raised by this crisis are at once indigenous to Ukraine, bilateral to Russia and Ukraine, and global, all three levels will need to be addressed before it can be resolved. This special issue examines some of the parameters that will need to be considered in doing so. Taken in toto, they encourage us to think comprehensively about the future, highlighting some of the pitfalls that will await us after the war.