After Nuland: A Turning Point for U.S. Involvement in Ukraine

The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy will host a panel webinar titled ‘After Nuland: A Turning Point for U.S. Involvement in Ukraine?’ on March 29, 2024 from 14:00 – 15:30 ET. This panel explores the future of U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine following the abrupt departure of Victoria Nuland, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and often regarded as the lead U.S. point person for U.S. strategy in the post-Soviet region. While some have claimed this signals a shift in the administration's Ukraine policy, President Biden used his State of the Union address to underscore that his commitment to Ukraine will remain ironclad and unremitting. Sensitive to the impact of domestic and institutional politics on foreign policy, the panel seeks to examine how the transition might influence the strategic direction, priorities, and diplomatic engagement of the United States in Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of ongoing regional tensions and geopolitical challenges. Panelists will delve into questions such as: How will Nuland’s successor navigate the complexities of U.S. commitments to Ukrainian sovereignty and security? What changes, if any, can be anticipated in U.S. diplomatic strategies, military aid, and support for democratic governance in Ukraine? With less than 8 months to the US presidential elections, what does Nuland’s exit signify about the admin's priorities in Ukraine, Russia, and beyond? 👥 Panelists: • Nikolas Gvosdev: Senior Fellow, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs; Editor-in-Chief, Orbis • Andrew Latham: Senior Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy; Professor, Macalester College • Jennifer Kavanagh: Senior Fellow, American Statecraft Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace • Nicolai Petro: Senior Washington Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy; Professor, University of Rhode Island 🎙️ Moderator: • Carlos Roa: Associate Washington Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy 🔔 Follow us below: • Website: • YouTube: • Twitter: • LinkedIn: • Facebook: • Instagram: 👉 Donate: