New World Order: What the War in Ukraine Means For American Grand Strategy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine along with retaliatory Western sanctions has caused a reassessment of America’s foreign policy. Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the end of the Pax Americana, or is the unified Western response a sign of resilient American strength? Are we facing a new Cold War or a multipolar conflict between civilizations? Do the United States have a grand strategy – and do we need a new one?

Institute for Human Ecology, Catholic University