This presentation examines a variety of national security issues related to the Russia Ukraine War, now in its third year, including military and diplomatic developments, and the impact on the domestic political situation in various countries involved with the conflict. It assesses Russian President Putin's mindset and the potential drivers motivating his continued support for the campaign against Ukraine despite the enormous costs inflicted upon Russia. It lastly explores possible scenarios for how the conflict might end, and the potential likelihood of each.
Associate Professor of Practice
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
Javed Ali is an associate professor of practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy where he delivers courses on counterterrorism and domestic terrorism, cybersecurity, and national security law and policy. Ali brings more than 20 years of professional experience in national security and intelligence issues in Washington, DC. He held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation. While at the FBI, he also held senior roles on joint duty assignments at the National Intelligence Council and the National Counterterrorism Center, and the National Security Council under the Trump Administration. Ali holds a BA in political science from the University of Michigan, a JD from the University of Detroit School of Law, and an MA in international relations from American University. He provides TV and radio interviews on a range of national security issues to US and international networks and similar print commentary in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hill, and Newsweek.