On May 13, 2026, the Transatlantic Dialogue Center hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion titled “The Future of Ukraine’s Security (vol. 3): Epicenter of War and Peace” in Kyiv. The event brought together experts from the Hudson Institute as well as representatives of American business and medical/humanitarian associations alongside prominent voices from Ukrainian think tanks, civil society, the political and private sector.
The Hudson Institute is a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, energy, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide policymakers and global leaders in government and business through a robust program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations.
Special thanks to the Fund “Safe Ukraine 2030,” Sayenko Kharkenko Law Firm and personally to Olena Sukmanova for the venue and supporting this vital discussion.
Participants exchanged views on a range of issues related to Ukraine and the broader international context. The discussion covered developments in the international security environment, shifting global dynamics, and their relevance for Ukraine’s current and future position.
Topics raised included Ukraine’s relations with international partners, transatlantic cooperation, and broader questions of political and strategic coordination. The conversation also addressed possible future scenarios, long-term security considerations, and general issues related to stability, resilience, and sustainable outcomes.
The discussion further touched on defense-related matters, including assistance, planning, capabilities, and cooperation formats. Participants also raised issues concerning industrial capacity, innovation, investment, and the wider conditions needed to support Ukraine’s resilience over time.
Additional themes included economic, institutional, and societal factors, critical infrastructure, recovery and reconstruction, and the role of civil society in adapting to wartime challenges and supporting longer-term reform processes.