Conflict Simulation: Ukraine Two Years at War

In February 2024, two years after the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, Perry World House conducted a conflict simulation, gathering experts to reflect on the trajectory of the war and elucidate policy considerations for the future. Facilitated by the US Army War College, the simulation featured the participation of military leaders, diplomats, policymakers, and regional security experts who, in the war-game, represented the interests of the Russia Federation (Russia), Ukraine, the United States, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). They examined possible paths the conflict could have taken between March 2023 and September 2024, and based on these scenario outcomes, outlined strategies for the next two years.

In addition to the associated thought pieces below, watch a summary of the exercise, and listen to participants’ reflections on this podcast.