In September, the world’s attention turned to the United States for President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and meetings with President Biden, Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense. In this inaugural episode of “Breaking It Down,” a new SFS faculty video series analyzing current events, Professor Charles Kupchan contextualizes President Zelensky’s visit and offers valuable insight into the future of the war.
Kupchan, who served on the National Security Council during the Obama and Clinton administrations, is a professor of international affairs at SFS and the Department of Government and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His analysis on the war in Ukraine has appeared in notable publications like the New York Times and Foreign Affairs, and he is a sought-after commentator and informal advisor to the Biden Administration.
Zelensky’s visit came at a crucial moment to reaffirm the U.S.’s commitment to Ukraine. While the long-term fate of the war is unclear, both Russia and Ukraine remain committed to fighting. Along with an analysis of Zelensky’s motivations for his North American tour, Kupchan outlined possible next steps in the war.
“Breaking It Down” is an opportunity to learn about today’s most pressing issues from world-renowned experts at SFS. Stay tuned for more episodes of the series on the SFS social media and website.