War in Ukraine - 3 years on

On February 24th, 2022, the sovereign state of Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Ukraine, with the support from Japan and others, continues to fight for its freedom and the post-World War II rules-based order that has brought peace, development and stability. The use of force to change borders and enforce a sphere of influence in Europe has transformed the European security landscape, but it also has had implications for the Indo-Pacific region.

February 2025 marks the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. This Indo-Pacific Dialogue is honored to welcome Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky, Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan to share his views on the invasion and its implications for the Indo-Pacific as resident powers and supporters of Ukraine in that of Japan, South Korea and, perhaps most significantly, the US are undergoing changes in leadership. Participants will gain a better understanding of the invasion of Ukraine and its implications for the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

YCAPS is glad to partner with Temple University Japan’s Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies to deliver this opportunity. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Stephen Nagy, YCAPS' Director of Policy Studies.

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Location:

Temple University Japan Campus, Room 609

1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

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Speaker: Ambassador Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Japan in 2020 and has extensive professional experience with strategic planning and development, including energy, trade and investment policy, energy security, regional security, science and technology. He is a well-known expert on geopolitical issues. Author of more than 320 academic papers and other publications including seven books, among them "Nonlinear waves in dispersive and dissipative systems with coupled fields" (Addison, Wesley. Longman, 1997), "Technology Transfer in the United States" (Kyiv, 2005), "Energy Diplomacy" (Kyiv, 2008), "Foreign Policy in Times of Transformations" (Kharkiv, 2008).

Ambassador Korsunsky holds the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He has also held a Doctor of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics since 1991. He has been honored with several awards by the President and Government of Ukraine.

Cost: Free of charge

Moderator: Dr. Stephen Nagy, YCAPS' Director of Policy Studies.

Format: This event will be off-the-record. Questions are encouraged.

Registration: Required via this link