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How the Ukrainian War Has Changed the World: The Geopolitical Consequences

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How the Ukrainian War Has Changed the World: The Geopolitical Consequences
People walk by a destroyed building following shelling in the center of Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 18, 2022. Sergei Chuzavkov/AFP via Getty Images
Joseph V. Micallef
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The Ukrainian war is now in its eighth month. To date, its progress has defied all predictions. The widely expected Russian victory proved elusive. It’s dangerous to speak of the legacy of the Ukrainian war when all the signs point to a long, bitterly fought warzone whose final act is still months, if not years, away. Nonetheless, there are already far-ranging geopolitical consequences apparent.

The War So Far

Despite significant Russian gains in the east and south, which brought roughly 20 percent of Ukraine under Russian control, the Russian invasion largely failed.
Joseph V. Micallef
Joseph V. Micallef
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Joseph V. Micallef is a historian, bestselling author, syndicated columnist, war correspondent, and private equity investor. He holds a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a Fulbright fellow at the Italian Institute of International Affairs. He has been a commentator for several broadcast venues and media outlets and has also written several books on military history and world affairs. His latest book, "Leadership in an Opaque Future," is forthcoming. Micallef is also a noted judge of wines and spirits and authored a bestselling book on Scotch whisky.
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