When Does the Great Game End? Long Term Geostrategic Trajectories of the Russian War Against Ukraine
Sandwiches served at 12.40

This session examines the future direction of the Russian invasion of Ukraine from a strategic point of view. It draws on conceptual tools to understand the character of this conflict but also ways to analyse future challenges and geostrategic consequences. The session makes use of history, concepts, and strategic analysis techniques. It is does not concentrate on the tactical analyses which currently dominate the media and defence analytical community, but instead focusses on the global reactions over the longer term and offer context to current and likely future trajectories. The session will offer some insight into the UK’s leading role in its support for Ukraine and the ‘inside view’ of the UK government.

Dr Rob Johnson is the Director of the newly established Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge (SONAC) at the Ministry of Defence.  He will return as Director of the Oxford Changing Character of War Centre in 2024.  He has advised and delivered direct support to government and armed forces in defence and security matters, including the United States, Europe and Australia.
Date: 31 October 2023, 13:00 (Tuesday, 4th week, Michaelmas 2023)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room E
Speaker: Dr Rob Johnson (CCW, Oxford)
Organising department: Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
Organiser: Changing Character of War Centre (CCW)
Organiser contact email address: info@ccw.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Changing Character of War (CCW) Seminar Series
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Public
Editor: Elizabeth Robson