ABOUT THE SERIES
For three weeks in February and March, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is organizing a series focused on Europe, NATO, and Ukraine. With Finland’s recent NATO membership, Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to join the alliance, and debates within the new U.S. administration regarding NATO’s future, these discussions come at a pivotal moment. As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, this series seeks to explore a critical topic that could reshape global politics and the future of Europe.
February 19: THE FUTURE OF NATO
A Conversation with Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia
Join us for an engaging conversation with Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia, as we explore the evolving role of NATO in today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. From the alliance’s strategic response to security challenges in Europe to the implications of NATO expansion and unity among member states, this discussion will offer a unique perspective from the Baltic region—one of NATO’s most critical frontlines. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the future of transatlantic security and the challenges that lie ahead.
February 25: THE FUTURE OF UKRAINE
A Conversation with Yaroslav Trofimov
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months on end at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. In his book Our Enemies Will Vanish, he traces the war’s decisive moments—from the battle for Kyiv to more recently the grueling and bloody arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmut—to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia, one of the world’s great military powers, in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath.
March 4: THE FUTURE OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACIES
A Conversation with Alexander Vindman
Join us for an engaging evening with Alexander Vindman, bestselling author and leading national security expert, as he discusses his groundbreaking new book, The Folly of Realism. In this compelling analysis, Vindman examines how Western indecision and short-term policymaking paved the way for the resurgence of Russian expansionism, culminating in devastating consequences for Ukraine and beyond.
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