On April 25, 2025, Maksym Skrypchenko, President of the Transatlantic Dialogue Center (TDC), spoke in a high-level seminar hosted by CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs) titled “Global Implications of the War in Ukraine and Challenges for a New Security Order.” The event was held under Chatham House rules as part of the DigiDem-EU project’s series “Post-war Europe: How can we rebuild our security architecture?”
The seminar brought together international experts and scholars to explore how the war in Ukraine is reshaping global security dynamics. The discussions examined how major powers conceptualize a potential reconfiguration of the international order, the implications of the liberal order’s crisis for the global south, and the prospects for the European Union to establish more equitable and strategic partnerships with countries of the global south in shaping a post-war security framework.
In his intervention, Maksym Skrypchenko presented an overview of evolving U.S. perspectives on the war and its resolution. He noted a growing debate in Washington regarding the sustainability of long-term security assistance to Ukraine and Europe, and the broader implications for transatlantic commitments. He also highlighted Russia’s intensified efforts to expand its defense industrial output and its continued unwillingness to engage in genuine peace negotiations.
Addressing the broader strategic outlook, Mr. Skrypchenko emphasized the necessity for Ukraine to invest in its own defense industrial capabilities as a critical pillar of national security. While continued international support remains vital, he argued that Ukraine must enhance its internal resilience to withstand prolonged strategic pressure.
The discussion contributed to a broader reflection on the challenges of navigating a multipolar world order and the contested narratives surrounding the war in Ukraine, particularly in parts of the global south.
