Ukraine: Europe's war with Russia
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked more than a territorial conflict — it triggered a seismic shift in global geopolitics. This e-book from The Hindu Group unpacks the layers of this ongoing crisis, revealing how a war in Eastern Europe revived NATO, fractured old certainties, and redrew the contours of great power rivalry.
As the U.S. reasserted its role in European security and NATO welcomed new members, Ukraine became a symbol of resistance — until geopolitical pressures shifted the narrative yet again. This e-book traces these dramatic developments with clarity and depth, featuring expert perspectives on war, diplomacy, and the reshaping of Europe's future.
What's inside:
· Introduction: Return of great power rivalry, by Stanly Johny
· Russia-Ukraine conflict: Appraisal and strategic dimension, by Maj. Gen. B.K. Sharma
· The defence of Ukraine: U.S., Europe & NATO, by P.S. Raghavan
· Reorienting Europe, by Ravinder Kaur
· India's policy towards the Russia-Ukraine war and its impact, by Happymon Jacob
Editor's Note:
War is rarely, if ever, between just two countries. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shook up Europe and energised NATO. War was no longer a distant memory; it wasn't in geologically remote parts of Asia and Africa; the battles were now in Europe. NATO got new members in Finland and Sweden; the United States was again in the forefront of defending Europe.
In many ways it was Russia against NATO as Ukraine symbolised the fight against Russian expansionism. Until it wasn't. Donald Trump as U.S. President changed many things, Ukraine one among them. He pushed both Ukraine and Russia to end the war; and since he had more influence over Ukraine than over Russia, it was Ukraine that was under greater pressure to agree to a ceasefire.
In Ukraine: Europe's war with Russia, we trace the great power rivalry playing out in Ukraine, the centrality of NATO for Europe's security, and the reinventing of the idea of Europe and the liberal West.
This digital book series is available for free for subscribers of The Hindu's online edition, including the e-paper, and can be purchased by non-subscribers on Amazon.
Each e-book focuses on a single theme and provides a comprehensive perspective, featuring insights from subject experts. We hope this series serves as a valuable resource for our readers and enhances our expanding digital library.
Suresh Nambath
Editor, The Hindu
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