WAR AFTER UKRAINE: Reassessing Global Conflict and the Future of Power

In this gripping conclusion to Christopher Pike’s Making Sense of War trilogy, War After Ukraine dissects the global shockwaves of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and challenges common assumptions about the causes and consequences of modern war.

Pike offers a compelling analysis of Russia’s historic use of force and delves into the motivations driving Putin’s aggression—challenging the narrative that NATO expansion, nationalism, and Western triumphalism provided justification for the invasion. With Europe facing growing security threats, Pike warns that its current capacity to defend itself is dangerously limited.

The book explores the shifting dynamics between the state, the nation, and the nation-state, a framework critical to understanding today’s volatile geopolitical landscape. Pike also calls for a reassessment of Cold War-era nuclear strategies, highlighting how outdated policies continue to define Western responses to modern threats.

With insight into the future of war and international relations, War After Ukraine argues for more informed and nuanced diplomacy—acknowledging both the rational and irrational concerns of current and potential adversaries.

This is essential reading for policymakers, historians, and anyone concerned with the global balance of power in the post-Ukraine era.