Project Syndicate
Date of Publication: July 24, 2026

Authors:

  • Chrystia Freeland

Excerpt

There are several reasons why Ukraine has been able to stymie its much larger aggressor. For the world’s democracies, the most important lesson to draw from Ukrainians' doggedness and brilliant innovations and improvisations may be that we should not be so surprised.

Citations

Freeland, Chrystia. "What Ukraine’s Success Means for the West." Project Syndicate, July 24, 2026.