Join us at the GCSP for a pivotal Geneva Security Debate marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022, with the aim of destroying Ukraine’s statehood. This war has devastated Ukraine, raised the spectre of further fait accompli land grabs and a widening war. As the war nears the end of its third year, with an estimated toll of a million people killed or wounded, both sides are weary of war. 

During the debate we will delve into the characteristics, dynamics, and implications of this protracted struggle to examine how each side perceives and frames the conflict and what can be done to negotiate a peace settlement. We will also explore the potential impact of the new Trump administration.  What would a ceasefire mean for both regional stability and the broader international order? 

Please join our international panel of experts that include seasoned diplomats and prized academics for an open discussion on what can be done to promote meaningful dialogue and find pathways to peace. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a vital conversation on one of today’s most pressing security challenges.

Opening Remarks

• Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Speakers

• Dr Philip H. Gordon, Served as Assistant to the U.S. President, and National Security Advisor to the former Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.
• Dr Wolfgang Richter, Colonel (ret), former General Staff officer in the German Army, served as the German Representative to UN and OSCE arms control fora. He currently works with GCSP as an Associate Fellow.

Event Moderator

• Dr Christina Schori Liang, Research and Policy Advice Department, Geneva Centre for Security Policy