Ukraine
Ukraine
RAND's research on Ukraine focuses on the country's security, governance, economic development, and resilience, particularly in the context of Russian aggression and ongoing conflict. It provides analysis to inform U.S. and allied policymakers on strategies for defense, diplomacy, reconstruction, and long-term stability.
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Commentary
Feb 20, 2026
The War Is Coming Home to Russia
Western sanctions are biting harder into the fragile Russian economy. And there is growing evidence of the war's negative, long-term impacts on Russian society, from rising crime and corruption to worsening political repression.
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Commentary
Jan 30, 2026
Ukraine Will Be the Business Opportunity of the Decade
When the fighting stops, the most promising opportunities for U.S. companies won't be in Russia, but in Ukraine. With U.S. and European support, Ukraine is poised to emerge as a secure sovereign state deeply integrated with the global economy.
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Commentary
Jan 10, 2026
Russia's Military Procurement Is a Warning for Europe
Russia's naval and missile buildup has been informed by its invasion of Ukraine, but the risk extends further. Russia's industrial investments are building a coercive toolkit that explicitly targets European territory.
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Commentary
Dec 29, 2025
In Ukraine, Is the U.S. Promising Too Much?
Ukraine will need security guarantees as part of any deal to end the war with Russia. But expansive U.S. commitments may do little to deter future aggression by Moscow—and pose risks for Kyiv, Washington, and U.S. allies in Europe.
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Commentary
Dec 23, 2025
A Real Negotiation Process
President Trump has focused global attention on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, but a key piece of the puzzle is still missing: a real negotiation process. Structured, confidential talks are needed to break the deadlock and build trust to give peace a chance.
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Commentary
Dec 15, 2025
2025 RAND Wrap-Up: Research That Defined Our Year
RAND's mission is clear: We tackle hard problems and tough questions, helping policymakers make informed, robust decisions amid risk and uncertainty. Here are some ways RAND supported decisionmakers in 2025.
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Research
Dec 11, 2025
Passive Aggressive: Reconsidering the Relevance of Passive Defenses in Major War
The authors of this report develop a framework to use the concept of passive defense in a way that closely aligns Department of Defense efforts with national priorities and can guide necessary transformative change of joint capability development.
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Research
Dec 8, 2025
Invisible defender? Opportunities and challenges for integrating DEWs into Ukraine's C-UAS framework
DEWs offer low-cost, precise counters to UAVs via HELs (light beams) and HPMs (microwave bursts). Despite global R&D, TRLs vary widely, costs and constraints remain high. Ukraine should avoid near-term DEW investment; systems aren't scalable yet.
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Research
Dec 8, 2025
Nederland voorbereid: Lessen uit oorlogseconomieën voor een weerbare samenleving: [Netherlands prepared: Lessons from war economies for a resilient society]
RAND Europe's research maps out the consequences of a potential 'war economy' for the Ministry of Defence and society in general. This research focuses on the definition, stages, implications, challenges and international lessons.
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Project
Dec 8, 2025
Wartime innovation and adaptation: Supporting Ukraine’s digital transformation
A series of reports on how to optimize Kyiv’s technological and policy advantages as it defends its sovereignty.
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Research
Dec 4, 2025
Looking ahead: Enablers of innovation and scale for the future of Ukraine's defence-industrial base
Ukraine's defence industry is driven by skilled, combat-tested talent with strong state alignment. UAS tech leads globally, but high defence spend is unsustainable; future success hinges on exports powered by innovative capacity and skills.
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Video
Dec 3, 2025
Can Technological Adaptation Maintain Ukraine's Battlefield Edge?
In this webinar, RAND Europe researchers reflect on Ukraine’s pioneering use of technology in wartime and share their insights into this technological innovation.
