The Ukraine Crisis as a Geopolitical Contest: Classical Realism and Critical Geopolitics in Strategic Analysis The Ukraine crisis, particularly since the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, represents one of the most consequential ruptures in the post–Cold War international order. It has reignited concerns about military aggression, sovereignty, and … Continue reading To what extent can the Ukraine crisis be understood as a manifestation of classical power politics and geopolitical contestation, and how do realist and critical geopolitical frameworks explain the strategic behavior of key actors involved in the conflict?