Issue 78

What Has Been the Effect of the Ukrainian Invasion on Europe and the United States?

Putin’s invasion will permanently terrify Westerners as they seek to mollify him with more appeasement.

7%

No effect. A year from now the West will be buying Russian energy again and pursuing anti-carbon agendas.

36%

Ukraine’s proximity to Europe has spurred NATO members to meet their 2% defense spending benchmark.

28%

There is now an entirely reborn West, becoming energy independent, rearming, and strengthening NATO.

23%

World opinion will isolate Russia and China, as the West returns to its historical global dominance.

6%