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Solution 1: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/07/politics/volodymyr-zelensky-interview-cnntv/index.html FIND BETTER SOURCE BUT STILL USE SOLUTION 1 https://thehill.com/policy/international/3721682-u-s-privately-asking-ukraine-to-drop-public- refusal-of-peace-talks-with-russia-washington-post/ MABYE STILL USE SOLUTION 1 “We broke off diplomatic relations with Russia,” Zelenskyy said in a video message on Thursday. “Ukraine is defending itself and will not give up its freedom, no matter what Moscow thinks. Russia vilely and suicidally attacked our state in the morning. Just like fascist Germany did during the second world war.” Solution 3: https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/ukrainian-war-solution/ STILL USE SOLUTION 1 !!! Team Solution: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2021/12/21/russias-draft-agreements-with- nato-and-the-united-states-intended-for-rejection/ Problem Economically: https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-continues-to-create- serious-headwinds-for-global-economy.htm#:~:text=The%20global%20economy%20is %20expected,according%20to%20the%20OECD's%20latest
A New Start Table of Contents: CONTEXT!! Problem and implications: How the Russian Ukranian conflict worsens NATO, and how negative implications on NATO leads to bad things for everyone Further elaboration on problem (graphs etc.) Problem: The factors that have led up to the Russian-Ukraine conflict of 2022, date back to the Cold War Era. Russia & Ukraine, both part of the Soviet Union, shared a military companionship & overlap of territorial boundaries. Following the end of the Cold War, Ukraine became an independent state, much to Russia’s inconvenience. Created on April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was designed to be a counterbalance to the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Despite the fall of the Soviet Union, one of NATO’s successes has been its longevity. One of the factors supporting this is the resistance of member states from letting the military alliance deplete after the Cold War. Over the next few years, NATO enhanced its European pillar, now having 30 member states as part of NATO, compared to the initial 12 founding ones. The Russian-Ukranian conflict truly began with the Illegal Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and proxy war in Ukraine Donbass region. However, NATO’s involvement throughout Europe increased tensions with Russia. When NATO began following through with MAP (Membership Action Plan) with Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin of Russia finally took the initiative to respond with force, to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO as surrounding states have. In February 2022 he took military action against Ukraine. NATO is facing challenges more than ever before, the biggest stressor being the Russo-Ukranian conflict. According to a study by Dr. Susanne Zwingel, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University in Denmark, "The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea by Russia have exposed significant divides among NATO member states, particularly with regards to the appropriate use of military force." Existing as a stable alliance for 73 years, NATO is a staple in the world as we know it today. With its increasing disunity, worsening domestic issues, as the Russian-Ukranian conflict continues, NATOS response determines the outcome of millions of people's lives, and if they will be able to keep up the defense in protecting freedom, democracy, & security. Issue 1: With the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, NATO has been forced to direct its focus and resources towards addressing the situation on its borders. This has placed a significant strain on the alliance, as it must balance addressing the conflict with maintaining its own internal unity and addressing domestic issues. This shift in priorities has caused tensions to rise within NATO, as member states have differing opinions on how best to handle the conflict. Additionally, the resources dedicated towards the conflict may come at the expense of addressing other pressing issues within the alliance, further exacerbating the disunity. As such, NATO is facing a
significant challenge in effectively addressing the Russo-Ukrainian conflict while maintaining its internal unity and addressing its domestic issues. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59766810 Issue 2: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has a significant impact on the energy security of many NATO member states, especially in Europe. These countries are heavily dependent on Russian natural gas as a primary source of energy. The Issue has brought to light the dependence of NATO member states on Russian energy, and the potential risks and challenges associated with this dependence. Furthermore, the conflict in Ukraine directly challenges NATO's trading relations and its ability to secure access to natural gas for its member states. This situation highlights the importance of energy security for NATO and the need for the organization to consider alternative sources of energy and diversification of energy supplies to reduce dependence on any single supplier. Alternative Solution (1): Having NATO be a Neutral Negotiator between Russia and Ukraine Description: By NATO having spoken communication with representatives from each member states, they can discuss how to resolve these issues on an international scale. Pros: - Will allow NATO to resolve conflict between Russia and Ukraine - By doing so, this will prevent any more negative implications on NATO - NATO can persuade Russia to commit to help, uphold, and guarantee the security of Ukraine, as well as allow them the freedom to associate economically and diplomatically with whomever they chose Cons: - Does not solve core problems between NATO - Putin has said yes to negotiation, but under extreme circumstances - Zelensky has already said no - Not realistic, they cannot make peace Limitations: “We broke off diplomatic relations with Russia,” Zelenskyy said in a video message on Thursday. “Ukraine is defending itself and will not give up its freedom, no matter what Moscow thinks. Russia vilely and suicidally attacked our state in the morning. Just like fascist Germany did during the second world war.”
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