Section 02
Publications
- 01
2026
Why Ukraine Fights: Proceedings of a Panel Discussion at Dickinson College
Editors: Michele Chiaruzzi, Piero Maria Pedone — Panelists: Russell Bova, R. Craig Nation, Andrew Wolff
The war in Ukraine has fundamentally redefined Europe's political and security architecture. Ukraine fights a war of defense that doubles as a pursuit of European integration, effectively making this "Europe's war". Conversely, Russia's continued aggression is driven by deep-seated strategic fears of NATO enlargement and cultural resentments. This conflict has triggered an unprecedented European response, including massive rearmament and institutional restructuring. Despite the immense costs, a negotiated settlement remains structurally constrained by informational asymmetries, domestic political pressures, and the absence of credible security commitments, leaving a heavily armed "porcupine strategy" as Ukraine's most viable long-term deterrent.