Commentary
The war does threaten Putin’s existence. That is why he does not negotiate.
René Nyberg
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In The Media
Why Ukraine Will Win, April, 25, 2022
Ukraine’s struggle would not end with this type of Russian defeat, however. The economic blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports must be broken if that country is to have a viable economic future. NATO needs to turn its attention to reopening Ukrainian ports and protecting innocent passage in and out of that country.
Published on Apr 25, 2022
About the Author
Francis Fukuyama
Former Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Francis Fukuyama was a nonresident scholar in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where his research focused on democratization and international political economy.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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