Perspectives on a Global Crisis

This briefing included discussion of the following topics:

• The historical backstory to the war and the likely consequences for international order
• The humanitarian crisis and how it has evolved since February
• The conflict’s impacts on global food systems and food security
• The war’s effects on European politics and the European Union

The following Johns Hopkins experts participated in the discussion:

• Jessica Fanzo, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Berman Institute of Bioethics, School of Advanced International Studies, and Bloomberg School of Public Health.
• Nicolas Jabko, Associate Professor of Political Science, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
• Mary Elise Sarotte, Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies, School of Advanced International Studies.
• Paul B. Spiegel, Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health and Professor of the Practice, Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Moderator: Lainie Rutkow, Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health

This briefing included discussion of the following topics:

• The historical backstory to the conflict and the significance of this moment in history
• The human costs of the war and the evolving humanitarian crisis
• The threat of Russian weapon of mass destruction use in Ukraine
• Cyber threats to Ukraine and other democracies
• The war’s implications for economic globalization

The following Johns Hopkins experts participated in the discussion:

• Sergey Radchenko, Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor, School of Advanced International Studies
• Leonard Rubenstein, Professor of the Practice, Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Gigi Gronvall, Associate Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health/Whiting School of Engineering
• Thomas Rid, Professor, School of Advanced International Studies
• Tinglong Dai, Professor, Carey Business School

Moderator: Lainie Rutkow, Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health